October Birthstone Bracelet - Opal

Tilt an opal in the light and it answers back — flashes of blue, green, orange, sometimes the whole spectrum at once, a phenomenon gemologists call "play-of-color" and nobody has ever fully explained why it works. That unpredictability is exactly why opal became October's birthstone and a longtime symbol of imagination.

What it's said to carry:

• Creativity — worn by artists and dreamers who wanted the stone's spark to rub off
• Hope — historically given as a stone of optimism during hard or uncertain seasons
• Inspiration — believed to loosen up stuck thinking and spontaneous ideas

Before you buy, a few things worth knowing about opal specifically:

• Handcrafted by an independent U.S. artisan — each bracelet's opal pattern is genuinely one-of-one

A gift for:

• The October birthday who wants something no one else will have
• Someone at the start of a new project, business, or creative stretch
• Anyone who responds to color more than sparkle

Opal needs more care than most gemstones, so please read this part:

• Opal is soft (about a 5.5–6 on the hardness scale) and can chip or scratch far more easily than turquoise or citrine — treat knocks and drops seriously
• It contains trace water, so extreme dryness or heat can cause tiny surface cracks ("crazing") over time — avoid saunas, hot cars, and prolonged direct sun
• Remove before swimming, showering, or using lotions and perfumes
• If it seems dry or dull after years of wear, a jeweler can advise on safely reintroducing moisture — don't attempt this yourself

Made with care by a family owned company that started back in 2011.

• Made with all natural 3mm opal stone beads.
• Bracelet measures 6.5" with a 1.5" extender so it can accommodate up to an 8" wrist.
  
• Stones are strung on gold colored wire and have gold-filled guardians on the ends to protect the wire from wear and tear.
• Findings are gold filled