OPAL
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By “opal”, we mean three different types of stones which have considerably different physical properties: the iridescent precious opals also called noble opals which are the best known, the vermilion red fire opals and the common opals.
Where does the word “Opal” come from?
The origin of the word “opal” comes from the Sanskrit “upala” which means “precious stone”.
What are the colors of Opal?
Opal can be of any color.
Precious opals, also called noble, are characterized by their iridescence, that is to say the play of colors which change according to the angle of vision. This optical phenomenon is also called "fires of the opal".
Common opals, on the other hand, do not have this play of color.
Finally, fire opals are not iridescent like common opals, but they have the particularity of their orange color which can turn red.
You should know that there is a type of black opal, very rare and sought after, which is more expensive than the diamond at equal carat.
What is its symbolism?
Today, the opal symbolizes docility, sublimation and perseverance as well as births in October (like tourmaline) and the 21st wedding anniversary.
Where does it come from?
The majority of opals are mined in Australia but large deposits can also be found in Ethiopia, Brazil, Mexico and the United States.
How do I maintain my jewel set with an Opal?
Opal is a very fragile stone with a very high water content. Some stones can break in case of dehydration and strong heat.
It is recommended to leave your opal on a cotton pad soaked in water from time to time to hydrate it.
AGATE
Agate belongs to the quartz family, and more specifically, to that of microcrystalline quartz whose crystals are not visible to the naked eye...
AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine is a mineral from the beryl family, just like emerald and morganite.
AMETHYST
Amethyst, like citrine, belongs to the quartz family, and more specifically, to that of macrocrystalline quartz, that is to say that its crystals are visible to the naked eye.
CHALCEDONY
Chalcedony belongs to the quartz family.
CITRINE
Citrine, like amethyst, belongs to the quartz family, and more specifically, to that of macrocrystalline quartz; that is, its crystals are visible to the naked eye.
LABRADORITE
Labradorite is a mineral from the feldspar family like moonstone.
GARNET
Garnet designates a family of gemstones which includes several types of stones of identical crystalline structure and the best known of which are those of red color, namely pyropes, almandines and rhodolites.
OPAL
By “opal”, we mean three different types of stones which have considerably different physical properties: iridescent precious opals also called noble opals which are the best known, vermilion red fire opals and common opals.
PÉRIDOT
Peridot is a variety of gem also known as chrysolite or olivine.
MOON STONE
Moonstone belongs to the feldsparth family, just like labradorite.
QUARTZ
Quartz is a family of minerals with the same chemical composition and similar physical properties.
SPINEL
Spinel refers to a group of similar minerals, few of which are gem quality.
TOPAZ
Topaz is a mineral gem that has a very wide color palette.
TOURMALINE
The word tourmaline designates a mineralogical family which groups together a series of isomorphic crystals (of the same shape).
TSAVORITE
Tsavorite belongs to the garnet family and more particularly to that of grossularis, a variety of garnet which includes gems of yellow, green or brown color.
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