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By Robin Skibicki, CSA October is a month of mystery, magic, and transformation鈥攖he perfect time to explore gemstones with an otherworldly allure. Let鈥檚 take a look at these hauntingly beautiful choices. Opal: October鈥檚 Birthstone Opals are known for their spellbinding play-of-color鈥攁 shimmering display that seems to dance across the gem鈥檚 surface. Ancient legends claimed opals contained lightning captured in stone, while others believed they brought good fortune or mystical powers. From milky white to fiery orange, opals are a perfect birthstone for the spooky season, catching the light in a way that feels almost magical. October has a second birthstone:

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Panowicz Jewelers Adularescence and labradorescence are phenomenal lighting effects that add a unique and ethereal charm to certain gemstones. Another term for these effects is the 鈥淪chiller effect,鈥� and at its core, adularescence and labradorescence are a scattering of light. Adularescence and labradorescence are most commonly observed in feldspar. The feldspar group is a vast collection of minerals, one of the most common found in Earth鈥檚 crust, and includes gemstones like moonstone, labradorite, andesine, amazonite, sunstone, and many more. When feldspar minerals grow, the layers鈥攖he building blocks鈥攁lternate between different types of feldspar, creating microscopic gaps. When

Pantone鈥檚 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, invites us to embrace warmth and comfort. A rich, earthy hue with creamy cocoa and coffee undertones, this shade is a perfect fit for the holiday season, evoking comfort, indulgence, and togetherness. This versatile shade blends effortlessly with soft creams and ivory, such as pearls, subtle pinks and peaches like morganite and pink tourmaline, and warm gold tones. Let this soothing hue inspire your holiday style and beyond. Below, view some beautiful designs from 榴莲视频 (AGS) members that feature the rich and inviting hues of Mocha Mousse. Brown diamond with

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Staff Gemologist at Panowicz Jewelers What do cherries, almonds, apricots, and plums have in common? They are all members of the 鈥淧runus鈥� genus and are a branch (pardon the pun) of the rose family, a trait shared by the peach. Coincidentally, Pantone鈥檚 Color of the Year for 2024 has been revealed as 鈥淧each Fuzz鈥� (13-1023)! This pastel mix of light orange and tender pink is easy on the eyes and mimics its namesake perfectly. In dyes and pigments, red, yellow, and white are often blended together to create a peachy color, with the amounts varying for