October Birthstone
Opal
with the Tourmaline · Creativity, hope & inspiration
October’s birthstone is the opal, with the tourmaline as its vivid companion. The opal’s shifting play of colour — flashes of every hue inside one stone — made the ancients call it the most magical of gems, holding the fire of all the others.
What it means
Opal is read as a stone of creativity, hope and inspiration — its rainbow shimmer a symbol of imagination and the spark of new ideas. It was thought to amplify emotion and bring out the artist in whoever wore it.
People born in October
Those born in October are often described as opal types: creative, hopeful and many-sided, with a sparkle that shifts depending on the light. Like the stone that holds every colour, they tend to be imaginative and emotionally vivid — inspired, expressive and never quite predictable.
What the colours of the opal mean
White opal
Hope, innocence and light.
Black opal
Depth, mystery and intensity.
Fire opal
Passion, energy and creativity.
Birthstones of the other months
October birthstone FAQ
What is the birthstone for October?▾
The opal is October’s primary birthstone, with the tourmaline as the secondary stone. The opal symbolises creativity, hope and inspiration.
What does the October opal symbolise?▾
Creativity, hope and inspiration. Its rainbow play of colour led the ancients to call it the most magical of all gems.