Add Splash of Color and Brilliance With Gemstone and Diamond Earrings

Opal Necklace, sapphires, amethyst and other gemstones are beautifully colored and precious. But, access these beautiful stones with some diamonds. Everything goes with them! They illuminate everything with their sparkle and sparkle and add value to the episode. What could be more beautiful than a pure red ruby ​​cut from an emerald and on a glossy border? Amazing and bright!

Know Their Importance

There are many opportunities for this type of gift. Birthdays are wonderful times because a birthday stone can be mixed with diamonds to create a beautiful atmosphere. Celebrate July baby with ruby ​​diamond earrings or May baby with emerald opal earrings. What about April? Yes, a diamond is a birthstone for April babies. So, give a unique pear with a diamond in the middle and tied with stones of your favorite color.

Take a favorite gem and a diamond-shaped border or, if it is a diamond, with its emerald border to make a memorable gift of remembrance. Like birthstones, each anniversary has a gemstone dedicated to it. Diamonds are not visible until the 60th, but the addition of some is a way to work on that (although who really follows the rules?). There are so many combinations found in gemstones and diamond earrings that there is something for everyone.

There is no need to have a birthday, a wedding, a birthday or any other event to remember the day with jewelry. Sometimes, it is good to find diamonds and precious stones just because. So, whenever you want to let her know how special you are, do not wait for the holiday- any old day will make you shine and shine.

Style and design

All kinds of designs can be created using a mixture of colored gemstones and diamonds. Pearl diamond earrings may be in the form of a cross or ruby ​​diamond earrings may form like a flower or a butterfly. These are just some of the many ways in which jewelry manufacturers have developed their gems.

The traditional style uses a solid stone with small stones on its border. Another common style is the cluster. This contains diamonds of the same size as other gemstones. They are all put together to form a collection or pattern similar to a test board.

Cleaning these precious pieces

They are very rigid with a 10 point level on the Mohs hardness scale, but there are other gemstones involved here. They can be cleaned using any common methods from soapy water, ultrasonic devices to steamers. However, with opal and diamond earrings, care should be taken when cleaning because opals are very soft.

Polishing with a soft cloth is all really recommended for opals and anything else that could be harmful. Therefore, it is important to understand how to care for other gemstones because they will be much softer than these pieces of art. Whatever gemstone you choose, you can be sure to enjoy a pair of bright and colorful earrings!

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Iridescent Opal

Imagine holding a magical stone in your hand that would show you all the colors of the rainbow in just one look. I am sure you will agree that vision can be overwhelming. Opal is just that. A gem found mainly in the mining areas of South Australia and very few from Nevada to Czechoslovakia among others, opal exhibits a wide range of colors giving the impression that you are looking at rainbow colors up close. The first opal mines, however, were discovered in what is now Eastern Slovakia, but their source has long since dried up. But if you want fire opal, these are mostly found in Mexico. White, also known as milky opal, and black are very common in Australia.

Opal is best known as the birthday stone for those born in October and is often given as a gift to celebrate 14 years of marriage. Napoleon Bonaparte allegedly gave his wife Josephine an opal "The Burning of Troy" as a gift.

As with other gemstones, opal symbolizes many ancient beliefs, which today may still be considered such symbols by real lovers of gemstones. The Greeks, for example, believed that the opal gave the wearer the ability to have scientific or foresight - the ability to see into the future. The Romans, on the other hand, believed that opal was a symbol of hope and purity, so they wore opal for their crowns. They also believe that it prevents diseases and infections. During the Middle Ages, people wore opal because they believed that it could be useful in their eyes. Some even believe that once you wear it, you will be invisible! Worse still, some 14th-century cultures considered the opal to be "Eye Stone" because they believed it to look after them, especially royalties. Some even think that it rules over all the precious stones because of its ability to absorb all the colors of the rainbow. Ancient Arab mythology believes that opals received their various colors in lightning from heaven, believing that opals fell from the sky. Although popular, opal lost its “charm” when a well-read novel was portrayed as opal as an unlucky stone. But discrimination did not last, and opal gained its popularity among the collectors' circle and possibly all the treasurers.

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Opal is Australia's National Gemstone

If we say that the Australian gemstone opal should not be taken lightly. Australia has more deposits of minerals and gemstones than any other country in the world. The material has been discovered on other continents but our mining operations are relatively new compared to the rest of the world.

If you think Australia has diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and almost every little gem to choose opal to represent the country is very important.

Opal ring was first discovered and mined in the early 1800's and mainly by European miners who were financially poor but knew how to work hard and were able to withstand harsh physical conditions. They stop to get rich. Sometimes they do and live here in Australia.

So you might think that Australians of all ages and genders are very familiar with opals and know everything about them. Well, you would have to look in your mother's jewelry box for opals, would you? However, that is not the case at all.

Australians do not know much about opals at all. Most of them have never seen one. If I asked ten women in Sydney if they had opal in their jewelry box I would be surprised if one of them really did.

Why is this so? Opal is an Australian export market and simple. You will find thousands of beautiful opals in tourist jewelry stores in major Australian centers but the Aussies do not go looking for tourist shops because we are not tourists in our country.

Australian men have never worn the most traditional jewelry and gemstones ever on the agenda. It is changing now but slowly. Australian women also traditionally did not wear much jewelry in the past. Yes, our women hold the whole world and wear a lot of jewelry today, but is it too late for opal? I do not know the answer to that!

But one thing is for sure that the whole world loves our gem of the country and wears it freely in all kinds of opal jewelry: opal earrings, opal pendants, rings and bracelets.

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Opal Jewelry

Australian Opal is the largest producer of opals in the world, producing 95% of the world's opals of opal jewelry and most of them in Australia are produced in the area called Coober Pedy. Balance comes from places like Mexico, northern Brazil the US and even Africa.

In 1849 the first blocks of Opal were accidentally found in an Australian cattle station called Tarravilla. the first Opal explorers began in 1890 at White Cliff to dig Opal stones. And even today the eyes of Opal lovers are bright when someone talks about places like White Cliffs, Lightning Ridge, Andamooka or Coober Pedy: because these are popular sites for Australian Opal camps. The most famous is probably Lightning Ridge, the site of the coveted Black Opal. Andamooka, where Crystal Opal and Light Opal are brought in daylight, the cam boasts the location where Opal was probably the largest, weighing 6,843 pounds, "The Andamooka Desert Flame ".

Coober Pedy is, by the way, a word from the Aboriginal language meaning "white man in the pit". This clearly explains how Opal was actually mined: many Opal explorers made their home in deep pits or caves, to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the day and the frigid night air. They usually worked only on tolls as a pick and shovel. Buckets full of soil, hopefully containing Opal stones, were pulled to a depth of 5 to 40 feet in deep holes by hand, because this is the depth of Opal that contains cracks and holes, also dug today.

Being an Opal prospector is no longer an easy task, although today there are some technologies available, such as trucks or conveyor belts. And the prospect of enjoying a lifetime of good things in life attracts many men and women to Australia's hot, dusty region.

Mineraloid opal is an amorphous hydrated silicon dioxide, the water content of which is sometimes 20 percent higher but usually between 3 and 10 percent. Opal ranges from colorless to white, blue, gray, red, yellow, green, brown and black. Normal opal is really amorphous, but precious opal has a structural feature. The word opal comes from the Sanskrit pala, the Greek word opallios, and the Latin opalus, meaning "precious stone".

Opal mineraloid gel is subjected to low temperatures and can occur in cracks in almost any type of rock, commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, and basalt.

Opal is another mineraloid that can form or replace fossils. 

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Opal Jewelry

 Australia is the largest producer of opals in the world, producing 95% of the world's opals of opal jewelry and most of them in Australia are produced in the area called Coober Pedy. Balance comes from places like Mexico, northern Brazil, the US and even Africa.

In 1849 the first blocks of Opal were accidentally found in an Australian cattle station called Tarravilla. the first Opal explorers began in 1890 at White Cliff to dig Opal stones. And even today the eyes of Opal lovers are bright when someone talks about places like White Cliffs, Lightning Ridge, Andamooka or Coober Pedy: because these are popular sites for Australian Opal camps. The most famous is probably Lightning Ridge, the site of the coveted Black Opal. Andamooka, where Crystal Opal and Light Opal are brought in daylight, the cam boasts the location where Opal was probably the largest, weighing 6,843 pounds, "The Andamooka Desert Flame ".

Coober Pedy is, by the way, a word from the Aboriginal language meaning "white man in the pit". This clearly explains how the Opal ring was actually mined: many Opal explorers made their home in deep pits or caves, to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the day and the frigid night air. They usually worked only on tolls as a pick and shovel. Buckets full of soil, hopefully containing Opal stones, were pulled to a depth of 5 to 40 feet in deep holes by hand, because this is the depth of Opal that contains cracks and holes, also dug today.

Being an Opal prospector is no longer an easy task, although today there are some technologies available, such as trucks or conveyor belts. And the prospect of enjoying a lifetime of good things in life attracts many men and women to Australia's hot, dusty region.

Mineraloid opal is an amorphous hydrated silicon dioxide, the water content of which is sometimes 20 percent higher but usually between 3 and 10 percent. Opal ranges from colorless to white, blue, gray, red, yellow, green, brown and black. Normal opal is really amorphous, but precious opal has a structural feature. The word opal comes from the Sanskrit pala, the Greek word opallios, and the Latin opalus, meaning "precious stone".

Opal mineraloid gel is subjected to low temperatures and can occur in cracks in almost any type of rock, commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, and basalt.

Opal earring is another mineraloid that can form or replace fossils. The resulting fossils, while not an additional scientific interest, often attract collectors.

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Australian Opal Buying Guide

 We love the color variety in Australian opal. It is a very special stone that can reflect any color in the spectrum. We value all types, and we carefully choose which stone will look best in a progressive piece. The type of setting will determine the quality of the stone we use; Low-grade silver opal, as well as fine gold or platinum settings.

Opal is found in many places, including the United States, but 90% of the supply comes from Australia. In that case, 2% is boulder opal, which makes it very valuable and very expensive. Opal is found in limited availability in a few different countries in the US; Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada. Mexico produces a type of transparent opal often called opal "fire" which is a distinct class of light stone without the color play seen in Australian opal. We prefer the Australian opal with its unique depth and appearance.

The shiny, shiny pieces of opal you see in the finest double-glazed opal, small opal sheets covered over potch opal or something else. This achieves the bright light you usually see in opal jewelry, with small details. This type of opal has a much lower cost than stone. Opal doublet really captures attention and is the best value for money. The third step down would be a triplet, which is a doublet with something clear on the surface, such quartz. This layer helps protect the stone, but is usually reserved for low quality opal.

When choosing opal and opal jewelry you want to look at the depth of color. A red or yellow glow appears to dance underneath, giving the stone a thicker effect. The best examples can be light or dark color, but they will have a depth of color in them that distinguishes them from cheap stones. The best stones have more red and yellow throughout the stone, and you want to look at the stone around to see how the colors play in the light. The best quality stones will have that discsence in all viewing angles. We love to use opal for our Asheville handmade jewelry.

Australian opal rings have some of the most unique properties of any colored gemstones available. We hope you enjoy the opal in all its forms and find somewhere in your collection of this beautiful stone.

 

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Australian Opal - Primer

What has attracted people to opals over the centuries? Color, color and more color! Opals change color when viewed from different angles and angles. Sometimes it is a little too light and you shake your head and suddenly an amazing explosion of glowing color glows on the stone. Very few natural gemstones do that.

Unless you are lucky enough to pay more the quality improves. But you can still get high-gloss colors at low prices if you buy double or triple. These are pieces of opal reinforced with strong support of colorless opal. The triplet has a clear dome of quartz or other material on the surface.

Opal ring starts as a silica gel that penetrates into the sedimentary strata and gradually hardens over millions of years and the natural process. As an opal miner I have seen opal in this early stage where it is soft. Opals contain a high water content of between 3 and 10 percent. Moh's hardness level is around 5.5 to 6.5 and that is soft.

Australian opals are divided into several groups:

Black opal from the Lightning Ridge area of ​​NSW.

White opals and light opals come from the Coober Pedy region in South Australia. These species also occur in pristine areas such as Mintabie and Andamooka.

Boulder opals from Queensland.

Then there are other small areas that produce small amounts of high quality opal.

Black opal with a black base and white opal with a white base while Boulder has more opal or through an ironstone base.

Then find the different levels of darkness you can say. So you might find an opal from Lightning Ridge or Coober Pedy with a gray base. That means the stone has a bright red or blue glow or other colors mixed within the base gray. This gray base can be light gray or almost black. When it reaches a very dark color we often call it black opal. It's like the marbles of the kids you see.

Then we get Crystal opal. Crystal is clear but colors can jump at you from this clear, see basic. We also have different levels of crystal opal. If we can clearly see through the crystal we will be distinguishing it as a semi crystal.

How much does it cost? It is very difficult to say what opal is worth. We can measure and measure but that does not help until we are able to determine the quality. We look for the best pattern in opal, bright color and very bright color. Red is often the most expensive color. However, a small, strong green stone will have more control than a dark, dark red stone. Since all opal is very different from the following it is a personal opinion.

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What Are Opal Combined Products

Opal earrings are expensive and opal miners and opal cutters like to make even the smallest or very small opal stone into something to sell and look good in jewelry.

The opal cutter starts with a piece of opal and wishes to make it a specific shape, often oval, but there will be unusual shapes such as a triangle and small chips left over so that these small pieces are polished as. well in the hope that they can be sold as chips that will be used to make jewelry in some way.

However sometimes a good piece of opal will be so thin that it will split if we use it in a ring or in other pieces of jewelry. In that case the tailor could attach a piece of ordinary opal, called a potch, to the back of it and this would strengthen it so that it could set the jewelry. These two pieces of opal that are glued together are now called another thing - doublet and another name for that is the opal product. Some people like to call it a solid opal but no matter how you think about it you cannot escape the fact that it is doublet. Twice as much value than solid opal.

Sometimes a small piece of opal is so thin that even supporting it to tighten it is not enough for the cutter to place a third piece on the first two. This third piece is usually a clear quartz or maybe glass or other clear object.Triplets are worth less than double.

The mosaics are made by very patient and talented people who find brightly colored opal chips and glue them together in intricate patterns and make them into jewelry or curtains hanging on the wall. They are usually very nice and cheap as most of them come from the artists of the cottage industry.

Opal compounds are a great way to use what would be good pieces of opal that could not be discarded. And they are a great way for everyone to afford a piece of opal jewelry.

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Opal Birthstone - October Birthdays

Not to mention the other gemstones, but I must say that Opal Birthstone is one of the most beautiful gemstones available. Its beauty lies in its unique features because it emits and absorbs light so that it becomes a constantly changing color; few other gems in the world can be compared to its beauty.

Opal stone was chosen as the October birthstone, the meaning of the word Opal is derived from the Greek word "opallus" which means to see changing colors, and the birthstone fits well with this meaning as it can take on a variety of beautiful colors. and it appears in Opal's birthstone, has a bright light that no other birthstone can match.

The birthstone itself is considered a mineral and can be found underground in areas under geothermal sources. Most of Opal's birthstones today come from Nevada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and a few other places.

Opal stone can have many different colors due to its nature and location, and each stone will always be a unique unique stone, never two of the same Opal stones.

Crystal Opal - This includes any Opal gemstones with a translucent body tone, which can include both black or white crystal.

Fire Opal - Covers any Opal stone with a reddish / orange color in bulk.

Black Opal - The stone has a darker tone than all other types of Opal stone, it still reflects and absorbs light, but due to the black color of the stone it naturally does not have colors like other Opal stones.

White Opal - One of the most beautiful types of Opal, it has a white milk tone that almost reminds you of a rare rare pearl.

Boulder Opal - Extremely black in color, but also extremely beautiful.

What are the benefits of Opal birthstone?

Some cultures saw Opal as a form of "Watch Stone", because it helped to look after royal families. Another popular view is that Opal was a strong symbol of purity and innocence, leading many women in the Middle Ages to wear a stone to help protect themselves from those polluted objects in the world. There were others who believed that the Opal stone enriched their view of the earth and made them see things differently and at the same time feel that it had the power to stop evil and fear.

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Why Does The Opal Gemstone Work For You?

Opal is that magic stone you will never fail to love!

The best thing about gemstone opal is the mysterious, mysterious and magical effect it has on our personality. As one wears a gemstone, it produces a delightful play of colors. All colors are illuminated at different angles.

One of the key features that makes Opal gemstone different from other gemstones we often come across is that Opal is not crystalline but is made of strong silica gel.

ORIGIN OF OPAL:

Opal is widely mined in Australia, with 10 percent of Opal stones mined in Brazil and Mexico. Although pure opal is colorless, pure opal is virtually nonexistent.

Its impurities give the opal stone its colors, ranging from black, red and blue.

HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE:

From time immemorial, Opal has been hailed as the luckiest stone. This is especially true for dark Opal.

A gemstone allows a person to cast out the evil eye. And this works very well to protect those who visit distant lands.

OPAL RESULTS ON PSYCHE:

The gemstone works very well to prevent a person’s nightmares or nightmares. It restores focus to mental strength and moves a person forward in life by providing inspiration and strength.

One feels confident at a deeper level, and this confidence is independent of all external organizations. Self-confidence comes when a person is empowered to understand his or her true inner self.

So as one adorns a precious opal, one can conquer all the conquering behaviors.

EACH OPAL LIST HAS DIFFERENT HEALTH BENEFITS:

FIRE OPAL allows a person to overcome all blood-related diseases. The person ends up tired and stressed.

With BLACK OPAL, the impact of all reproductive problems, such as erectile dysfunction is reduced. Opal's gemstone thus allows a person to overcome both physical and psychological causes.

If a person suffers from emotional disorders or inequality, WHITE OPAL works best for him or her.

In contrast, opal gemstones are known to reduce pain associated with childbirth. One can go to any Opal gemstone, and everything will work well for this.

OPAL GEMSTONE DISTRIBUTION

One of the things that makes Opal gemstone so different from other gemstones is that it has a non-crystalline structure.

Opal is made of strong silica gel.

This contains 5 - 10% water.

Opal gemstone or

Precious Opal, reflecting light color or iridescence.

Or it could be

Common Opal, opaque and non-reflective.

The redesign of Opal gemstone depends on how small silica spheres separate light.

YOUR OPAL GAMES NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE!

You need to be careful when cleaning your opal gemstone. Cleaning it with an ultrasonic cleaner may cause the stone to crack.

This is due to the Opal structure.

It is the tiny particles of amorphous silica gel that make up Opal. And because of this, Opal offers a brilliant play of colors.

About 30% of the weight of the Opal gemstone could be due to water. And that is the main reason why Opal gemstone is so fragile.

When exposed to extreme heat, opal may lose its luster. This is the main reason why there is a crack in the precious Opal stone when one goes out to the cold outside due to the heat in the house.

OPAL: A SECRET AND BEAUTIFUL STONE

Opal looks very much like a stone of inspiration. When one decorates an Opal gemstone, art develops many times.

Man is empowered to overcome his obstacles, while memory is also enhanced.

Even in the airplane, Opal gemstone is very powerful and facilitates the process of transformation.

OPAL FOLLOWS OUR FEELINGS

There is a very unique way in which Opal gemstone relates to our emotions.

Opal is primarily a water-containing silicate. It clarifies the mind, by simply amplifying and expressing emotions. Automation is improved, barriers that prevent purpose are allowed to relax and one can visualize better. With clear thinking, the mind cools down. And a gemstone creates even the most vivid dreams.

OPAL GEMSTONE HEALING PROPERTY

It is known that by wearing a precious opal, the desire for life is strengthened within a person. Some of the important benefits of Opal gemstone for the wearer are:

It stimulates the glands

Controls metabolism

Even in a sensory plane, Opal's gemstone facilitates the flow of warm healing powers. It restores harmony and repairs broken hearts.

OPAL GEMSTONE MAGICAL MONEY:

Sometimes we may encounter people or ideas who strongly believe that Opal is a stone of grief, and that it brings misfortune.

But this is not true.

In fact, the Opal gem within it has the colors and characteristics of all gemstones.

Mystics and psychics however believe that opal of gemstone has within it the ability to remember birthdays, and it allows even a person to develop mental capacity.

With opal gemstone, the inner beauty of the underworld is bought to be seen, and it is a gemstone that enhances a person’s external appearance.

BUT YOU MAY BE AWARE!

Opal, in general, believe that stones bring good luck.

The opal gemstone is very sensitive to the wearer's strength. Works on displaying the same vibration in the manager. This really makes the opal gemstone a perfect gemstone.

And if you believe in a certain idea, with opal gemstones can work well to bring these ideas forward, and bring you closer to your dream or goal.

But you may have reason for caution.

In decorating a Opal gemstone, evil forces can also be magnified in a powerful way. It is therefore highly recommended to avoid using opal if you have been feeling low for any reason.

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Caring For Opals - How to Avoid Damaging Opal Jewelry

The soft beauty of the opals can be easily damaged by careless dressing and inadequate storage. Because they have holes, which means they absorb moisture and other liquids, caring for opals is different from many other fine jewelry. But caring for opals is important if you want to preserve their value and amazing opalescence for many years to come.

Opal necklace contains up to 6% water so in order to maintain its composition, it needs to be exposed regularly to keep track of moisture values. The easiest way to take care of your opals is to wear them regularly because moisture is absorbed naturally from the skin during wear. When opal jewelry is placed in jewelry boxes without air or moisture, opals can crack due to dehydration.

Whether your opal jewelry is set with a complete gemstone, or a small piece of opal attached to the supporting material, the opals are hollow and delicate. And they are relatively soft, weighing just 5.50-6.50 compared to 10.0 diamonds. This means that opals can easily be scratched, broken and lost their bright color if you allow them to come in contact with harsh chemicals, such as house cleaners, polishers and garden products.

But think of other products!

Usually women finish dressing, put on their makeup and add jewelry before finishing their hair. Hair spray is very heavy on opal jewelry. In fact, all personal hygiene products, such as cologne deodorant, are harmful to opals and should be used before jewelry is attached.

Excessive heat or cold can damage opals as well. This does not mean that you cannot wear them because it is a hot day. But be careful about extreme temperatures, especially if you are wearing an opal ring. Do not go into the ice maker to get ice cubes and put in a hot shower. That will greatly shock your opal jewelry! And ALWAYS remove opals before bathing, swimming or immersion in a hot tub!

If your opal jewelry is very dirty, use clean warm water to briefly soak the opals and remove the worst dirt with a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush. Rinse with light water and dry gently with a white towel. Caring for opals is primarily a logical question and an appreciation for the fragility of this beautiful gem. After all, having spent thousands of years in shaping, be sure to treat it right and it will bring you lifelong happiness.

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How to Care for Opal Jewelry: Advice from Jewelry Designer, Opal Miner, Opal Cutter and Polisher

Today one of my clients who had bought a $ 1,000 opal ring from me told me that her friends had told her to keep her opal ring in a crowd of pure mineral oil.

Hmmm! Please, do not do that. I have also heard many other tips such as keeping your opals in water, vinegar, and other solutions. Greasing the soluble oil in them is another bad thing I have heard given as advice.

Twelve years ago I spent about three months with George Roberts cutting and assembling gemstones to make a living as he had been doing for so long. 

The result? Nothing happened to the opals! Or, at least to the extent I could see.

The mines are usually dry and the temperature is good. Opals have been around like that for millions and millions of years so why should anyone think they need to be oiled or other solution?

As an opal cutter I can tell you what I was taught to do. To cut the opal you need to put it on a pole so that you can hold the grinding wheel. We heat the opal lightly and add hot wax and push the stick and opal together. After cutting we put the opal in the fridge for a few hours so that the wax and opal contract different and separate. 

1. Keep it separate from your other jewelry so that it does not scratch. 

2. Rinse occasionally with a soft brush, perhaps a soft toothbrush mixed with warm water and a very soft cleanser. Then wash and dry slightly with a damp cloth but do not rub dry.

3. If your opals are doublet or inlays stored in a glue area then wash them only if necessary.

4. Do not bother to put any solutions to your opals as anything you use will get into the stone and can seriously damage what is good.

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Opal - Fire & Beauty: What to Look For When Buying Opal Jewelery

Opal is a myth! These beautiful gemstones have been around since ancient times due to their beautiful play of color and opalescence, but these gems have a reputation for being unpopular. So why is this? I want to explain more about this gem, my particular favorite!

Even the word refers to beauty, as it means 'precious stone' and comes from the Latin 'Opalus', or the Sanskrit 'upalas'. It is the birthstone of people born in October. It also appears as a Zodiac stone for those born under Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio, and is a stone to celebrate 13 years of marriage. 

Most of the quality opals are mined in Australia. Opals are made of liquid silica that flows through space or space and cools, thus creating unusual conditions, such as wood, sea shells and even dinosaur bones! This also means that opals have a relatively high water content, about 10%. For this reason they should never be allowed to dry. Be especially careful of medium heat radiators, or direct sunlight. I think it's best to keep them in a jewelry box or case when you're not wearing them. Cleansers can also affect them so you can wash them while wearing them! Not all opal is a quality gem, but those that often need to be treated to be more attractive and secure in suspension. Opal stones can be man-made (which may be synthesized or modified in some way) and thus one can find many types of opal that are automatically produced. So you need to be careful when choosing opal stone jewelry. A man made of opal is sometimes called doublets or triplets. A doublet is a small piece of real opal paper attached to a dark place, for example a piece of black onyx stone. Triplets are actually double-lined with clear glass, or quartz capping, and plastic or stone back. Double opal is more important than triplet because it contains more stones. Triplets are good because they are cheaper than a full stone while they look more attractive for half the cost. They are best found in rings, bracelets and necklaces. Silver necklaces seem to be the most appropriate. Costume jewelry usually contains triplets.

Opal ring is a stone of protection, loyalty and trust. It is said that it can improve perception and intelligence. Unexplained gems of high vibration. Therefore, they may have a wider spectrum of physical activity and higher levels of presence. Some say that opal is able to absorb thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Connected to the eye.

Mainly because of superstition, opal was considered unfortunate. It is believed that opal could give its master an invisible power - and thus gained a notoriety as a thief amulet. In ancient times opal was generally unpopular because of its resemblance to the eyes of "evil" animals. Therefore, this beautiful stone was used for the fear of the "Evil Eye". However, some, like the Romans, thought that it provided protection for them, so do what you love! In my opinion, it seems shameful to let superstition prevent you from enjoying this lovely gem, so why not check out my website, to find some great examples for sale at select retailers.

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Why Australian Opals Are the Best in the World

 Opals are blessed with an unusual, iridescent beauty and none more so than those found in Australia. As the primary source of this sumptuous gemstone where around 95 percent of the worlds bounty is found, the Australian outback provides the perfect harsh, dry conditions in which opals thrive. While there are many mining towns throughout the country, the four main ones are Andamooka, Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge and White Cliffs.

Not only are the finest opals found in Australia, but the best cutters are also located here; an essential factor in calculating their quality and ultimate worth. Other ingredients which go into determining the value of the stone are the colour play, brilliance, body tone, faults and the class of opal. Single opals are considerably more expensive than doublets or triplets which are an assembled stone which are only a small part natural australian opal.

Body tone refers to the shade of the opal which ranges from black through to white. The darker hues are more sought after and consequently dearer because the colour play of opals shows up better against these backgrounds. Black opals are the rarest of all, making them even more precious.

This "play of colour" is what makes opals so appealing and the better this appears the more valuable the stone tends to be. It is caused by diffraction of light through the different shaped spheres of silica, of which the opal is made up. For example light passing through the larger spheres may appear red, while that passing along the smaller spheres could seem blue or green.

Derived from the Greek word "opallos" meaning "optical change", the opal is classified as an amorphous non-crystalline gem mineral. It is made up of liquid silica deposits formed by decayed vegetation and creatures. It is not a particularly hard gemstone with only a hardness rating of between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale (diamonds are a 10) and should be kept away from oil and ultrasonic cleaners.

Consisting of up to 10 percent water, opals welcome the opportunity to be worn as they need to take moisture from the environment in order to stay hydrated. For a mesmerising, unforgettable item of jewellery, choose Australian opals.

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Opal Jewelry Part 1

 Part 1 of a 3 part series on Black Opal Jewelry

Australia is the largest producer of opals in the world, producing 95% of the worlds opals for opal jewelry and most of these in Australia are produced at a place called Coober Pedy. The balance come from places such as Mexico, the north of Brazil The US and Africa even.

In 1849 the first Opal blocks were accidentally found on an Australian cattle station called Tarravilla . the first Opal prospectors started in 1890 at White Cliff mining the Opal rocks. And even today the eyes of Opal lovers light up when somebody mentions places like White Cliffs, Lightning Ridge, Andamooka or Coober Pedy: for these are the legendary sites of the Australian Opal fields. The most famous one is probably Lightning Ridge, the place where mainly the coveted Black Opal is found. Andamooka, where Crystal Opal and Light Opal are brought to the light of day, cam boast to be the place where the probably largest Opal was found, with a weight of 6 ,843 kilograms, the "Andamooka Desert Flame".

Coober Pedy, by the way, is a word from the Aborigine language meaning "white man in a hole". This clearly describes how Opal was in fact mined: many Opal prospectors made their home in deep holes or caves in the ground, to protect themselves from the burning heat of daytime and from the icy winds of night time. Usually they worked only with tolls such as pick and shovel. Buckets full of soil, hopefully containing Opal rocks, were pulled up out of the depths of 5 to 40 m deep shafts by hand, for this is the depth of the Opal containing crevices and cavities, which are also mined nowadays.

Being an Opal prospector is still not an easy job, although today of course there are some technical means available, such as trucks or conveyor belts. And still the hope to make the find of a lifetime which will let you live happily ever after attracts many men and women to come to the hot and dusty Australian outback.

The mineraloid opal is amorphous hydrated silicon dioxide, the water content sometimes being as high as 20 percent but is usually between three and ten percent. Opal ranges from colorless through white, milky blue, gray, red, yellow, green, brown and black. Common opal is truly amorphous, but precious opal does have a structural element. The word opal comes from the Sanskrit upala, the Greek opallios, and the Latin opalus, meaning "precious stone".

Opal is a mineraloid gel which is deposited at relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, and basalt.

Opal is one of the mineraloids that can form or replace fossils. The resulting fossils, though not of any extra scientific interest, often appeal to collectors.

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Opal Jewelry - The Ultimate Collection

 Opal is a brilliant gemstone whose shades embrace just about every hue of color imaginable. Each stone portrays a different color scheme making it truly unique and marvelous to look at. This one fact along with the beautiful and shimmering hues of color the opal produces makes this one of the most collectible and magnificent gemstones in the world today. Because of its distinct and entrancing qualities, opal jewelry is highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts, as well as people from all walks of life looking for a dazzling and intriguing black opal necklace.

The opal has a long history full of superstitious beliefs and myths. Many cultures from around the world believe that the opal is magical and brings the owner good fortune. Opal jewelry worn by the ancient Romans symbolized purity and hope and it was thought to bring its wearer good luck. In ancient Greece, opal jewelry was believed to give its wearer the ability to prophesize and foresee the future. The ancient Greeks also believed that the opal brought about good luck and fortune to its wearer. However, the opal was not always thought of as a good luck symbol. in 19th century Europe, the opal was believed to have been the official stone of both thieves and robbers. It was also believed that bad luck would follow the person who possessed such a stone. To fuel these myths even further, in the 19th century novel "Anne of Geierstein", by Sir Walter Scott the opal was unjustly labeled as the gemstone that caused misfortune and bad luck to its owners. Either way, the opal has a long history behind it and has caused a lasting impression on a society that has idolized its marvelous qualities for years.

Today, opal jewelry has gained a very broad following by people interested in its brilliance and beauty as a jewelry piece. The popularity of opal jewelry is once again on the rise as many have become entranced by the magnificent color displays that the opal produces. Although the opal is classified as a semi-precious stone, some varieties of the opal are extremely rare and expensive. For instance, the black opal can cost as much as a diamond and is the rarest of the bunch. Generally, opals have a wide price range and a lot has to do with the color and clarity of the gemstone, as well as the integrity. For instance, red opals are usually more expensive than the more abundant blue opals. Doublet or triplet opal jewelry, classified as a piece of opal that is sandwiched between two other materials is usually less expensive than the solid opal pieces. Whether you decide on a rare black opal jewelry piece or a less expensive variety, one that is set in gold or silver, or embellished with other gemstones, rest assured that all opal gemstones are unique and beautiful treasures displaying multitudes of color.

People throughout time have been fascinated and captured by the iridescent colors of opal jewelry. Good luck or bad luck notwithstanding, these multicolored gemstones are worthy and desirable additions to any wardrobe. A person should not be blamed for thinking that wearing opal jewelry, whether it is a necklace, a bracelet, earrings or a ring is in many way just like having a piece of a rainbow close to the skin.

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Quick Opal Education In 60 Seconds - C'mon It Will Be Fun!

 Now, you probably already know that the opal necklace is the established birthstone for October (and I'll bet you think you're pretty darn clever) but did you also know that it's the authorized gemstone of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia? Did ya?

I mean, considering Australia produces almost 97% of the world's opals and is home to the Olympic Australis Opal (the largest and most valuable uncut gem opal ever to be found), it makes sense! It's even the name of their national women's basketball team. (I have to wonder about the mascot costume, though...)

Now while the white opal is in fact a pretty widespread type and can be found all over the world, the jewel ranges in color from clear to, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, shore, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black (reds against black are the most uncommon).

Basically, the opal is a mineraloid gel which is deposited at moderately low temperature and may take place in the fissures of just about any kind of rock (thus its apparent abundance). And while most precious opals are wood replacements, opals can also form and replace fossils which, of course, are fairly all the rage with collectors.

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Opal Jewelry - Why is It So Special?

 Opal can be made into so many different items of jewellery. Sure, we all know that there are opal pendants, opal rings, opal earrings and so on, but opals, as opposed to other stones like diamonds and rubies etc, can be made into special kinds of opal necklace.

There is an opal variety from Australia called Koroit and this is an unattractive type of stone when we compare it to an Australian Black Opal. It is mostly a reddish, dark brown lump of ironstone with slashes of opal running randomly through it. A jeweler cannot do much with that you might think, but simply drill a hole through it and attach a hefty chain or a cheap leather thread and it makes a gorgeous chunky necklace and it looks great on men as well as women.

Then there is boulder opal which often comes as a piece of opal connected naturally to a piece of ironstone or sandstone. The opal stone is undulating and may not have any of the fire associated with gem quality opal but when we look at it closely it has a pattern that might look like a seascape or a view of a mountain range or all kinds of other things. It might be the kind of thing you just like to stare at and imagine seeing all kinds of things in. Try doing that to a diamond! The beauty of a piece like this is that it is not gem quality and is very inexpensive.

I love jewelry like that because not only is it cheap to purchase but when you wear it people ask questions about it and they want to have a close up inspection of it. It is a great conversation starter. You never get people asking you if they can they have a look at your topaz ring. They never say: "Oh, where did you get that ring?" But with a $40 necklace of cheap Koroit or Boulder Opal you will get strangers asking what sort of stone it is and where did it come from.

Then there is one of my favorites Opal Inlay Jewelry. Beautiful pieces of crystal opal are set into the metal of rings, earrings and pendants. The opal is finished off flush with the surrounding metal. We often see this with boring stones such as Onyx and other lame looking minerals with very little color. But, when you make inlay opal jewelry normally you would use high quality opal and the results are fantastic.

You can put nearly any other gemstone next to opal it and it will enhance the piece of jewelry. Opals with diamond accents will always look stunning. Conversely, you can have a pink topaz or emerald main stone with inlay opals on each side and you have a brilliant item of jewelry then.

Opals can be inlayed, prong set or bezel set. They can be glued in place where as other stones will not appear attractive this way.

One comforting aspect of opal jewelry is that the stone will be mined by lonely men or husband and wife teams living in harsh conditions in outback Australia. There are no big companies involved and there is no forced labor here. It is a labor of love. Think about the cutting of rubies and other stones which is often done by children who should be at school. I am an opal cutter and although it is labor intensive I enjoy doing it and I have never met an opal cutter who is not passionate about opals so there is a kind of love attached to these stones all the way through from the man underground in the middle of nowhere to the wife or enthusiast carefully cutting and polishing the stone.

Gary Hocking is an Australian manufacturing jeweler who has his own website: [http://www.opaljewelryexpress.com] He will make you a beautiful piece of custom opal jewelry. You may copy and distribute this article as long as you keep the bio and a live link to his website.

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