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: - 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: - Hue - the first impression of the colour Multi-colored
- Tone - the lightness or darkness of the ranging from light to medium to dark
- Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's colour which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
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