Blog

Opal & Pink Tourmaline: October's Two Birthstones

Opal & Pink Tourmaline: October's Two Birthstones

Posted by The Karat 22 Family on Oct 10th 2026

October has two birthstones, and they could hardly be more different: opal, with its shifting flashes of color, and pink tourmaline, a hard crystal made for everyday wear. Birthstone Series · … read more
Peridot: The August Birthstone Born of Fire

Peridot: The August Birthstone Born of Fire

Posted by The Karat 22 Family on Aug 31st 2026

August’s gem crystallizes forty miles underground and reaches daylight only by volcano — or by meteorite. Birthstone Series · Houston, Texas · Serving clients for more than … read more