Australian Opals are legendary! These beautiful gems have been popular since ancient times for their beautiful play of colors and their opalescence, but these stones also had a reputation for being unlucky. so why is that? I want to explain a little more about this wonderful gem that is a particular favorite of mine!
Even the name refers to beauty as it means "gem" and comes from Latin "Opalus" or Sanskrit "upalas".It also appears as a zodiac stone for those born under virgo, libra and scorpio and is a 13th wedding anniversary stone. Depends if you consider the number 13 unlucky I suppose!
Most quality opal prices are mined in Australia. Opals are formed from liquid silica that flowed into a gap or cavity and cooled, resulting in some very unusual shapes such as wood, seashells and even dinosaur bones! This also means that opals have a fairly high water content, around 10%. For this reason, they should never be allowed to dry out. Be especially careful around central heating radiators or direct sunlight. When not being worn, it is best to keep them in a jewelry box or case. Even detergents can affect them, so don't wash them while wearing them! Not every opal is a gem, but those that are often need to be treated to make them more attractive and also to protect them from drying out. Opal stones can be man-made (either synthesized or altered in some way) and thus many types of opal can be found that are artificially produced. Therefore, you need to be careful when choosing opal stone jewelry. Artificial opals are sometimes called doublets or triplets. A doublet is a paper-thin slice of genuine opal glued to a black base, such as a piece of black onyx stone. Triplets are essentially doublets with a clear glass or quartz cap and a plastic or stone back. A double opal is more valuable than a triplet because it contains more stone. Triplets are good because they are cheaper than full stone while still looking very attractive at a fraction of the price. Silver necklaces probably go best with it. Jewelery often contains triplets.
Opal is a stone of protection, loyalty and faithfulness. It is said to be able to improve super sharp eyesight and creativity. They are mystical gems of high vibrations. As such, they can have a wide range of applications on the physical as well as on higher levels of existence. Some say opal is able to absorb thoughts and feelings, amplify them and send them back to their source. It is connected to the eye.
It was believed that the opal could bestow the power of invisibility on its wearer - thus it gained a bad reputation as an amulet for thieves. In the Middle Ages, opal was generally frowned upon due to its resemblance to the eyes of certain "evil" animals. So this beautiful stone inspired the fear of the "Evil Eye". Others, such as the Romans, believed it provided protection from him, so make of that what you will! In my opinion it is a shame to let superstition stop you from enjoying this beautiful stone, so why not check out my website where there are beautiful examples for sale from selected dealers.
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