The October birth stone, formerly the pretty but delicate pink tourmaline, has found a timely update in the pink sapphire, a stronger, more suitable jewel for use in eternity bands. The new October birthstone brings to mind the dazzling, pretty color of the previous gem while implementing modern practicality. In folklore, October birth stones were prized as jewels thought to encourage creative thinking in the wearers, & were given to signify hope. Their combination of strength & value-- pink sapphires are the strongest naturally pink gemstone other than the particularly rare pink diamond and are considerably more affordable-- set them apart as the clear choice for a modern October birthstone ring.