Tourmaline can look soft, colourful, earthy or bold depending on the individual stone. This guide explores everyday pairings, richer contrasts, sterling silver combinations and practical outfit ideas for styling tourmaline jewellery.

Opal changes character depending on the colours worn around it. This guide explores soft everyday pairings, richer contrasts, sterling silver combinations and practical outfit ideas for styling opal jewellery.

October has two recognised birthstones with very different appearances. This guide compares opal and tourmaline, explains their associations and helps you choose a sterling silver ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings as a personal gift.