These delicate but delicate gemstones differ from gemstones. I took rough materials, cut and polished many opals. I can't count the number of opal stones I have for jewelry. I like opals.
Opal advice. Here are the main things to consider when wearing and maintaining opal jewelry. First of all, opal is not as strong as other gemstones but it is certainly as strong as the other emeralds you see. Opal is not as strong as emeralds but many emeralds will break easily due to internal defects that can be damaged by cleaning! Opal is very safe when properly cleaned and will not crack or break unless it is badly beaten. You have to be careful not to let the stone run into hard objects or hit them. Then again, who wants to knock on any jewelry!
Opal ring is a "glass-like" object, very similar to glass with a few exceptions: The glass-like structure defines the opal's ability to filter or scratch. Think of opal as glass and you will take good care of it automatically. Then again, although it is made of glass-like silica material, opal is still unique and that difference is what makes this gemstone so remarkable. Imagine you are taking a piece of marble from a glass jar and putting it in a bowl. Fill the bowl with enough water to cover the marbles.
This is a simple visual example of how opal is built inside a gemstone. Over time, tiny silica particles (balls) come together and spread out until a whole stone is formed. Among the small silica beads there is some water. Of course, beads or silica balls in opal are more compact than the example of "marble in a bowl" and water is much less. Opal may contain about 10% water.
The color and fire of opal come from silica ball groups. The size of the balls determines what light is coming from the back of the eye. Some groups are close enough to reflect red light while others placed slightly apart will reflect blue or green light. The balls separate the light and show a certain color depending on the size of the silica balls and the separation of the balls on the gemstone.This is where the color comes from.
Water in an opal bracelet is stable, in stable opal! Some opals are "water-based" when dug for a few weeks in dry air and the stone will crack due to dryness! Gem quality opals do not do this. Opal selected stone cutters have water content contained in the stone and are proven to be stable and safe. These opals should not change from "water loss" during the lifetime of jewelry. Dipping opal in water or oil is unnecessary and comes from old rumors.
General Care. Here is all the care information. First, think of opal as glass, even the thought is not glass but the same. Remembering this will prevent damage. Cleaning is easily done with mild dish detergent at room temperature. Use a very soft brush or your fingers to remove body fat and dirt from the jewelry. Wash and dry. This is a great time to test and make sure the stone is safe and strong in the condition. Tap the ring near your ear to hear a small "whisper" that indicates a loose stone.
Heat and cold can damage the opal. In general, when rapid and extreme temperature changes occur, opal may be damaged. This is like burning a stone quickly with a flame..zap, like many other stones it will break. Daily changes in temperature will be safe. Beware of extreme conditions such as from sauna to frozen pool! That kind of temperature change can damage a stone. Everyday wear is safe.
I did not jump into the hot shower when I came out of the cold wearing opal. Just open the ring and keep it out of the bathtub from the start. This saves the stone cleaner by avoiding too much cleaning of "soap trash" and sudden temperature changes that can be dangerous.
Avoid abrasives. Abrasives such as sandpaper. The objects that will scratch the glass will scratch the opal. Remove the ring when washing dishes, working in the yard and filling sandboxes or applying makeup. Yes, makeup is harmful. Most of the black smudges people get by wearing necklaces are from cosmetics. The finest particles in a building look like a thin sheet of sandpaper, which scratches the gold so thoroughly that the gold looks black. That is the reason for the abundance of polishing, gold-plated effect of finea "sandpaper" for make up.
Opal can be scratched by making makeup. The scratches will be beautiful and you will not notice them but they will eventually shed light on the stone. Please wear any opals and any jewelry after any makeup, hair spray or other items used by women has been completed. Store jewelry where it will not slip or rub other jewelry. That is almost as safe as you can get it.
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