October Birthstone Catholic Jewelry — Rose

The rose is the flower of the Rosary — the word 'rosary' itself derives from the Latin rosarium, meaning 'rose garden.' October was designated the Month of the Holy Rosary by Pope St. Pius V following the Catholic naval victory at the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, a victory attributed to the intercession of Our Lady through the Rosary. St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who opened October with her feast on the 1st, promised before her death in 1897 to spend her heaven doing good on earth and to 'let fall a shower of roses.' She is one of only four women named Doctors of the Church. The rose stone of October is therefore simultaneously the stone of the Rosary, of Marian devotion, and of the Little Flower's promise.

This collection gathers Catholic birthstone jewelry for October — rose crystal beads paired with crucifix medals, Miraculous Medal necklaces, St. Thérèse medals, and patron saint jewelry. Available in sterling silver and 14kt gold filled, handcrafted by Bliss Manufacturing in the USA. October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and the month of the Little Flower — making rose birthstone pieces the most devotionally layered of all twelve months.

Patron saint of October: St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, opens October on the 1st. She entered the Carmelite convent at fifteen, died of tuberculosis at twenty-four, and became one of the most widely read spiritual writers in the history of the Church. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, introduced the Little Way — the spirituality of small acts done with great love — to millions of readers. Pope John Paul II named her a Doctor of the Church in 1997. A rose birthstone necklace with her medal is among the most tender gifts in Catholic jewelry.

Perfect for: October birthdays, feast of St. Thérèse on October 1, Month of the Rosary, All Saints preparation. Not sure which birthstone is yours? Visit our Find Your Birthstone guide to explore all twelve months, or browse our full Birthstone Necklace collection, Patron Saint Bracelets, and Patron Saint Medals.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Catholic birthstone for October?

Rose crystal is the birthstone for October. The rose is the flower of the Rosary — the word rosary itself derives from the Latin for rose garden — and October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, established by Pope St. Pius V following the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. St. Thérèse of Lisieux, whose feast opens October on the 1st, promised to let fall a shower of roses from heaven. No month's birthstone is more theologically layered.

Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower, was a French Carmelite nun who died of tuberculosis in 1897 at the age of twenty-four. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, introduced the Little Way — sanctity through small acts done with great love — to the modern Church. She was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II in 1997, one of only four women to hold that title. Browse our St. Thérèse medal collection for devotional pieces to pair with rose birthstone jewelry.

What is the Month of the Rosary?

October has been the Month of the Holy Rosary since Pope St. Pius V established the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary following the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. The victory was attributed to the prayers of the Rosary confraternities across Europe, and the Church has commemorated it every October since. Our Birthstone Rosary collection includes rose crystal rosaries especially fitting for this month.

Is a rose birthstone necklace a good gift for October?

It may be the most symbolically precise Catholic gift available for an October birthday. The rose stone, the Month of the Rosary, the feast of St. Thérèse and her shower of roses, and the approach of All Saints Day all converge in October. A rose birthstone crucifix necklace or St. Thérèse medal necklace is a gift whose meaning deepens every year.

Are these October birthstone pieces made in the USA?

Every piece is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing. Rose birthstone necklaces, St. Thérèse medals, and bracelets are available in sterling silver and 14kt gold filled. All orders ship in gift-ready packaging with free shipping on orders over $40.

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