As someone with an October birthday, I know we have it made. Our celebration falls just as that amazing, fresh-feeling fall weather starts to roll in (Hello, pumpkin spice lattes, hayrides, and colorful leaves.) — without cutting it too close to holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas that might try to steal our spotlight (though many of us do have the option of combining our special day with Halloween for a memorable costume bash). Plus, we're said to have some pretty awesome personality traits, like a consciousness for fashion (yes!) and a natural ability to make relationships work.
But if I'm being honest, one of the most special things about being born in October is our standout birthstone, the opal. Its bluish-white shade is one that can easily be worn everyday, whether as a statement ring or super-thin bracelet. October babies, it's time to treat yourself. Click on to shop the best opal creations on the market right now.
Pamela Love Gravitation Earrings, $250, available at Pamela Love.
Hortense Darling Ring, $385, available at Hortense.
Mania Mania Celestia Pendant, $1,200, available at Mania Mania.
Catbird Moon Flower Ring, $594, available at Catbird.
N+A E099, $540, available at N+A.
Claire Kinder Astral Ring, $420, available at Claire Kinder.
Sophie Bille Brahe Elipse Opale, $720 $612.99, available at Need Supply Co.
Lumo Emilia Opal Bracelet, $320, available at Lumo.
Cada 18kt Rose Gold Opal Earrings, $922, available at MyTheresa.
Bing Bang Pearl Bar Earring, $90, available at Bing Bang.
Variance Objects Australian Opal Claw Earrings, $462, available at Twist.
Winden Carol Earring, $130, available at Winden.
Wren Opal Ring, $245, available at Iconery.
Urban Outfitters Alix Opal Choker Necklace, $24, available at Urban Outfitters.
Wwake Small Two-step Hoops, $810, available at Wwake.
Xiao Wang Galaxy Necklace, $1,600, available at Stone and Strand.
Amarilo Opal Bar Chain Choker, $121, available at Revolve.
Drift Riot Circle Opal Studs, $65, available at Drift Riot.
Jacquie Aiche Opal White Leather Choker, $1,375, available at Jacquie Aiche.
Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry Victoria Opal Necklace, $286 $228.80, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Lionette Polly Jean Opal Fringe Earrings, $225, available at Calypso St. Barth.
True Facet Victorian Cocktail Ring, $465, available at True Facet.
Zoë Chicco 14K Yellow Gold Wire Earrings with Opal, $215, available at Bloomingdale's.
Kenneth Jay Lane Pink & Blue Opal Clip-on Earrings, $75 $60, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Anthropologie Opal Crescent Earrings, $32, available at Anthropologie.
Melissa Joy Manning 14-Karat Gold, Pearl, and Opal Necklace, $700, available at Net-A-Porter.
Erica Weiner Isosceles Opal Earrings, $50, available at Erica Weiner.
Anna Sheffield Reverse Attelage Ring, $1,150, available at Anna Sheffield.
Mociun Double Circle Opal Ring, $722, available at Mociun.
Fox & Bond The October Mini, $325, available at Fox & Bond.
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