October is an unusual birthstone month since there are two recognised birthstones, Opal, the traditional birthstone for October, and Tourmaline it's modern equivalent.
Both stones come in a wide spectrum of colourways, and have been used extensively in jewellery making for centuries.
The primary ...
The September birthstone is sapphire – a gem that’s been cherished for thousands of years. Although the term sapphire usually refers to the blue variety of corundum (ruby is the red variety), this birthstone comes in a rainbow of other colours.
Many consider the sapphire to be a gem with healing ...