H Samuel donates pink profits

4000BC: The year opals date back to. They are most likely to originate from Ethiopia
90%: Australia has dominated opal production since the 1800s with more than 90% of the global output coming from down under
19th: The century when the opal was considered bad luck in Europe. However, Queen Victoria was quite a fan of opal and wore her personal collection throughout her reign
15,000: Black opals, the most rare and prized, can cost more than Aus$15,000 (about £8,750) a carat

H Samuel is helping to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donating money from the sale of its pink products.

Until October 19, the high street multiple is giving 10% of sales revenue from selected pink inspired watches and jewellery to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK’s leading cancer charity.

Among the selection is the G2G watch from Guess, sporting a pink sunray G dial surrounded by Swarovski crystals, a pink Casio digital watch, a Citizen stone-set bracelet watch, a 9ct white gold cubic zirconia ring and a 9ct white gold heart pendant from Evoke (pictured).

In addition, all proceeds from H Samuel in-store collection boxes, pink ribbon pins and phone charms will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer to help the charity continue its research, campaigning and education work.

H Samuel has over 350 stores and its website can be visited at the link below.