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When I wrote the original birthstone engagement ring post, I used opal as October's birthstone based on a pamphlet circulated by Tiffany & Co. in 1870, which gives each month just one birthstone. But ...

The opal is an ancient gem shrouded in myth—it's believed to promote health and luck in the wearer and even find her (or him) true love. Clearly, October babies are a fortunate bunch, but don't ...