Port, Starboard, Larboard. The term starboard, the nautical term for the right-hand half of the ship, comes from Old English storbord and is a combination of stor, meaning steer, and bord , meaning board.. On old ships the rudder or steering paddle would be on the right side of the ship. Hence, the term starboard.
October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline. The folk who are born in the month of October are probably one of the lucky few who can choose between two different types of stones for their birth month. The stones that characterise births in October are opal and tourmaline.
Opal Rings & Jewelry: October Birthstone. Opal jewelry is famous for how it can change colors and appearances based on lighting and position. The opal gemstone is also the October birthstone, and you can find opal rings, necklaces, earrings, and more below! Make your mom feel special with this 23x24 millimeter engravable circle pendant, which is made from sterling silver and studded with your choice of two 2x2 millimeter gleaming birthstones.