Celtic Jewelry

The name of October's birthstone comes from the Sanskrit word "upala," which simply translates to "precious gem." October's birthstone suggests the turn of leaves, gold, yellow, red, in the autumn months. Opal is a stone of inspiration that enhances imagination and creativity. It possesses healing energies that can help to soothe and clear the emotional body, bringing a sense of calm, security, and inner peace.

Ivy is the Celtic Tree for Sept. 30 - Oct. 27. The symbolism of Ivy fits well with this time of year. Though it is not a tree, it has remarkable resilience and intimacy with its host trees, as it spirals up in the primordial double helix pattern. This spiraling movement of ivy, like our own DNA, symbolizes the soul’s sojourning, seeking experiences though life both within, through introspection, and outwardly in the world.

Bushels of apples, patches of pumpkins and burnished leaves crunching underfoot herald the approach of the Celtic celebration of Samhain better known as Halloween. While this time period brings a deep tradition of celebrating the end of the harvest and preparing for the cold months to come, it is also a special moment when the veil between the worlds of the living and dead is said to be at its thinnest, so we may connect with this other realm.