Opal Jewelry and Rings

Black Moasic	Grey Rainbow Mosaic	Lab White
Colorful Lab Created Opals

Opal jewelry is often popular as a symbol of hope, happiness and truth. Opal jewelry is worn as the birthstone for October and are associated with zodiac sign, Libra. This gemstone has over hundred variety and trade names, but the list of commonly used names is much shorter. The name originates from the Greek term "Opallus" which means to see a change in color. Later, the Latin term "opalus" came to mean precious stone. Opal is generally a sedimentary stone. Under proper atmospheric conditions, water percolates through the earth, making rich in dissolved silicates. The most important and widely known opal jewelry is the precious opal. Those precious opals are translucent to transparent and an attractive play of many color.

Opal jewelry makes the wearer more loving and affectionate in both personal and family life and ensure the wearer good opportunities and magnetize others. Opal jewelry is even known to enhance the positive energy of those born under Cancer. Additionally, Black opal is basically recommended to those born under the Scorpio zodiac sign. Fire Opals are considered lucky stones for those under Aries. The use of these fire opals diminishes Red corpuscle & blood disorders, depression, apathy, and lethargy. The use of white opals usually balances left and right brain hemispheres for neuro - disorders stimulate white corpuscles.

Opal jewelry has been explained in medieval times as a cure for diseases of the eye. There is some healing ability in opals, which varies according to the difference of Opals. Black opal jewelry is considered as an extremely lucky stone. Use of this black opal stone helps in the recovery of reproductive organs, spleen & pancreas; and often filters red corpuscles and aids white corpuscles, bone marrow, depression, especially of sexual origin. In ancient times opal jewelry was accepted as a symbol of faithfulness and confidence. It has high healing properties, especially to increase mental capacities such as creative imagination. Black opal jewelry worn close to the heart on necklaces made of gold are said to protect one from the evil eye and guard travelers on journeys to far away lands. It helps to ward off bad dreams, and used as energy enhancement tools. In our collections; we have black opal mosaic triplet, doublets, white opals, and many different color opals. Opal jewelry is brittle because they contain water, is heat sensitive, and breaks and scratches easily. Opals develop crazing if they are exposed to sunlight and allowed to dry out. In addition to cracking, loss of water causes loss of iridescence, thus they need to be oiled regularly to keep the water inside. Opal jewelry also must be protected from detergents that dry the gem. It has always been one of the most popular and esteemed gems that carries and passes enormous amounts of energy.

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