| Dazzling opal gemstones are the birthstone of | | | | Opals were once considered as the symbol for |
| October. Opals are also associated with Libras. On | | | | fidelity, assurance, religious devotion, having the |
| top of its beauty, opals will make the wearer | | | | power to preserve the life and color of blond hair, |
| more loving and affectionate in both personal and | | | | and the cure for eye diseases. |
| family life and will ensure the wearer good | | | | The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their |
| opportunities and magnetize others. This exquisite | | | | owners the gift of prophecy and guarded them |
| gemstone is a must have for those born in | | | | from disease. Europeans have long considered the |
| October. | | | | gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth. |
| This gemstone is also known to enhance the | | | | People believed that opals have healing powers |
| positive characteristics of those born under | | | | that have been reported to solve depressions and |
| Cancer. Additionally, Black opal is recommended to | | | | to help the wear find true and real love. |
| those born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. | | | | During Ancient Times, Black opal is considered an |
| Boulder and Fire Opal are lucky stones for those | | | | extremely lucky stone and is worn near the heart |
| under Aries. | | | | on necklaces made of gold to protect one from |
| Some people think that opals are unlucky for | | | | the evil eye and protect travelers to far way |
| anyone to wear if not born in the month of | | | | lands, addition to its healing properties to increase |
| October. This silly superstition came from a novel | | | | mental capacities and creative imagination. |
| in the 1800s, by Sir Walter Scott, called "Anne of | | | | In gemstone therapy, opals are usually regarded |
| Geierstein." This is ironic because opals have been | | | | as gems which people choose when they are |
| considered as the luckiest and magical of all the | | | | dealing with a particular aspect of their personality. |
| gems throughout history. | | | | |