Birthstone Color for October
- White
Why the color of a
Birthstone is important
The Color of Birthstones relates to rarity, value and the quality of a
gemstone. Birthstone colors are therefore extremely important to
consider when purchasing a piece of jewelry containing precious or
semi-precious gemstones.
Facts and
Information about the Birthstone Color for October
Facts and information about the Birthstone Color for October:
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October Gemstone: Opal
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October Birthstone Color: Multi-colored - often the
predominant color is white
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Zodiac Sign:
Libra
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Libra dates: September 24 - October 23
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The
more colors in an Opal the more valuable the
gemstone will be
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The dominant colors
in an Opal have value in the order of red, orange yellow, green,
blue, indigo and violet
Symbolism and Meaning of the Birthstone Color for October
Individual
Birthstones colors, such as the Opal, also have special attributes. The
meaning behind birthstones colors were symbolised by their association
with events which occurred in history, many of which date back, and
relate to, the biblical meanings of colors. The Christian meaning of
Multi-colored was highly symbolic.
From Ancient times wise men and healers have believed that jewels and
gemstones, such as the Opal, have mystical powers and conduct the energies of the ruling planets with which each
gemstone is associated which affect our physical or emotional well being and healing powers.
Gemstones and their attributes were related to signs of the Zodiac or
month of birth and referred to as Birthstones. The symbolism and meaning
of the Birthstone Color for October is as follows:
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The symbolic meaning of the color white, the dominant colour of
the opal, is purity and virtue.
White also has a Biblical meaning for holiness and is the
Christian color for all high Holy Days and festival days of the
Church Year, especially the seasons of Christmas and Easter. The
Pope is associated with the color white and the colour is used
in church services for baptism, marriage, ordination and
dedications
Birthstone Color for October - Hue, Tone and Saturation
Birthstone Colors
are determined by the impurities or structural defects that cause the
coloration and the gemstones
selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light
called the body color. In gemstones, color consists of
three components:
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Hue - the first impression of the colour Multi-colored
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Tone - the lightness or darkness of the ranging from light to
medium to dark
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Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's colour which is
measured from dull to strong to vivid
Birthstone Color for October - Guide - Traditional
Meaning - Facts -
Information - Info - Gems
Gemstones - Month - Monthly -
Traditional - Meaning - Symbolism
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
Birthstone Color for October
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