The October birth stone, once the appealing but fragile pink tourmaline, has received a timely update in the pink sapphire, a harder, much more suitable gemstone to use in eternity rings. This new October birthstone pays homage to the vibrant, pretty colour of the prior one while employing modern practicality. In legend, October birth stones were revered as gem stones believed to encourage creativity in the wearers, and were given to signify hope. The collaboration of strength & budget-- pink sapphires are the strongest naturally pink gemstone other than the extremely rare pink diamond and are far more affordable-- make the October pink sapphire birthstone the obvious choice.