Fall Engagement?? The gems associated with the months of the season aren't just for use as birthstones!  Claim the warmth & robust energy of Autumn as you consider popping the question to your Special Someone, and customize an engagement band that best suits their style and the intention you plan to infuse!

The month of October boasts tourmaline and also opal as its gemstones.  Tourmalines range in color from a bright fuschia to a deep, alluring red like that of burgundy. Pink tourmaline can be the hue of a whispery blush, and as transparent as a diamond; and tourmalines generally are rather sturdy stones. Tourmaline is associated with the heart, and also calm and peacefulness. Pink tourmaline particularly is considered a gem of compassion, healing and in some references is an attractor of friendship, money and spiritual wisdom.

Opal is known for its playfulness with light and color: each stone is whimsical with the rainbow! Most people think of opals as white, but the stone can range from colorless and opaque through nearly all of the hues: yellow, orange, pink, red, green, blue, brown and even black! This stone is delicate structurally, but opals are considered a strong protective talisman. They are also associated with healing qualities, including the ability to promote an aura of light. Other associations include hope, truth, confidence, faithfulness, good fortune, love and passion.

The month of November is connected with topaz and citrine. Topaz is found in all colors of the rainbow, while citrine is a form of yellow quartz and is found in scintiallating yellow and orange. Citrine is prized for its radiant energy and healing properties, symbolic of optimism, happiness, abundance and wellness, including inner peace and emotional harmony. It is also a cleansing stone, thought to bring clarity and creativity.

Topaz is structurally a very hard stone and therefore very durable. It can appear to be a different color from different angles: fascinating! Unusual hues include the earthy 'sherry' topaz, the rare pink topaz, and colorless or 'silver' topaz, which can be used as an alternative to diamond. This gem is associated with the ability to recharge and nourish, as well as strengthen emotional support and help its wearer become more receptive to love. It is also a stone associated with peace, strength and protection.

Whether you're planning a custom crafted engagement ring, or another type of engagement jewelry, all gemstones are rich with symbolic meanings and qualities.  Enjoy discovering what each one offers, and choosing the stone/s that best complement the intention of your proposal, and the vision you wish to create for your future together.  BEST WISHES!