Fair October wears the opal’s frost and fire,
Hope and courage in misfortune to inspire.

(Tiffany & Co., 1892)

October’s child is born for woe,
And life’s vicissitudes must know,
But lay an opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest.

(Tiffany & Co., 1892)

Coober Pedy opal (Dpulitzer)

Birthstones:
Modern, post-1900: opal or tourmaline
Traditional, 1800-1900: opal or sapphire

When fair October to her bring the beryl,
No longer need she fear misfortunes peril.

(Tiffany & Co., 1909)

Pre-1900 Birthstones:
Jewish: aquamarine or beryl
Roman: aquamarine or beryl
Spanish: aquamarine or beryl
Arabic: aquamarine or beryl
Polish: aquamarine
Russian: beryl
Italian: beryl

Guardian Angel: Barbiel

Male Talismanic Gem: agate

Apostle: Simon Zelotes

Zodiac: Scorpio

Flower: hops


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