October's Birthstone is the Opal
Opal Trivia Base color is either white or black, with a range of fiery opalescence. The more opalescence, the better the quality. Almost always seen as a cabachon. According to the ancient Greeks and Romans, it symbolized hope, innocence, and purity It is the suggested gemstone gift for the 14th wedding anniversary It is believed to aid inner beauty, faithfulness, and eyesight May help the wearer recall past lives The ancient Romans called the opal "cupid paederos" or "child as beautiful as love" and believed the wearer was safe from disease The ancient Arabs believed that opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightening It is also rumored that Cleopatra wore opals to gain the attention of Mark Anthony