The October birthstone ring, previously featuring the lovely but weak pink tourmaline, receives a well timed update in the pink sapphire, a sturdier, more suitable precious stone for use in eternity rings. This new October birthstone brings to mind the bright, beautiful shade of the old stone while employing modern practicality. In legend, October birth stones were cherished as gems believed to boost creative thinking in the wearers, & were given to symbolize hope. Their combination of strength & budget-- pink sapphires are the strongest naturally pink gem stone other than the particularly rare pink diamond and are far less costly-- set them apart as the obvious choice as the modern October birthstone.