October - Pink Tourmaline Birthstone claddagh Pendant

Description

October Birthstone: Tourmaline is supposed to be an especially powerful influence on love and friendship, lending them permanence and stability. Compared with other gemstones, tourmalines are a relatively recent discovery. Hence, it lacks the rich lore that accompanies many other precious gems. However, among some people, the stone is known as the ?peace stone,? believed to dispel fear and make its wearer calm. History of the Claddagh: The hands of the ring are shown holding the heart and the hands denote friendship and togetherness, the heart itself signifies love and the crown in the claddagh ring stands for loyalty. The deep and true meaning of the Irish claddagh rings has also put them into a group of rings referred to as the faith rings.