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)

When fair October to her bring the beryl,
No longer need she fear misfortunes peril.
(Tiffany & Co., 1909)

Birthstones

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

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

Symbols

Guardian Angel: Bariel
Male Talismanic Gem: agate
Apostle: Simon Zelotes
Zodiac: Scorpio
Flower: hops