What is the October Birth Flower?
The cosmos is a colourful, daisy-like flower with slim stems and petals that fan out in perfect symmetry, giving it a light and airy appearance. It’s often found in gardens late into the season, seeming to defy the shortening days and holding onto its blooms until the first frost. It’s clear to see why this is one of the October birth flowers.
The marigold, by contrast, is big and bold with layers of ruffled petals that glow in shades from golden yellow to deep orange. Traditionally planted in autumn, marigolds thrive as the weather cools, and their strong presence has tied them to passion, creativity and even remembrance in different cultures. Their rich colouring feels unmistakably autumnal, which is one reason they’ve come to symbolise October so perfectly.
What Do the October Birth Flowers Represent?
When we think of October and the souls born in this month, we think of coziness, peace and harmony. So, it makes sense then that these two October birth flowers represent much of the same. The cosmos is often linked to love and harmony, their very name coming from the Greek word “kosmos” which means order and balance.
In Victorian floriography, they were often given as a gesture of love that was pure and uncomplicated, their neat petals reflecting the idea of beauty in simplicity.
Marigolds, on the other hand, carry a very different energy. Their name translates to “Mary’s Gold,” as they were often used in offerings to the Virgin Mary in early Christian traditions, symbolising devotion and the power of light over darkness.
October Birth Flower Jewellery
For those drawn to October’s blooms, wearing them as October birth jewellery is a lovely way to carry their meaning with you every day.
Our October Birth Flower Necklace is designed in 18ct yellow gold vermeil and shaped like the marigold, its detailed petals celebrating the brightness and character of the flower. It makes a beautiful birthday jewellery gift for someone born this month or simply someone that connects with this flower’s symbolism.
October is also the month of pink tourmaline, a birthstone known for its bright colour. We have rings, necklaces and bracelets set with this striking stone, many of our necklaces coming with an engravable heart pendant. You can add a name, a date, a piece of handwriting, a fingerprint, a pawprint or even a photograph, turning your birthstone jewellery into something personal and unique.
Whether you’re celebrating your own October birthday or looking for a meaningful birthday jewellery gift for someone special, both our birth flower and birthstone jewellery collections offer pieces that feel thoughtful, beautiful and timeless.
