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The Exquisite Beauty Of Opals: A Must-Have Addition To Your Collection

   John Doe      November 27th, 2021

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It has a stunning beauty like no other gem and hence is called the “Queen of the Gems.” The radiance of the gemstone makes the gem exhibit a rare brilliance. It is believed to have fallen from heaven in the form of lightning. It has a wide range of patterns and flashes of hues. Each opal is distinctive due to the different color patterns on each stone. The ancient Greeks thought the stone blessed the wearer with powers of prophecy. Because it shows all the colors of the spectrum, it is considered to be the luckiest gemstone. 

The iridescence of the gemstone makes it versatile to go with almost any color outfit. High-end jewelers use this semi-precious stone for statement and fine accessories. At Rananjay Exports, you will find an exclusive range of opal jewelry in vintage and the latest designs. They also customize jewelry according to retailers’ requirements. While finding your perfect opal jewelry can be quite a task, in this blog, I, your jewelry guide, will help you have in-depth information on the characteristics of this gem.

1. Types of Opal:

Black Opal: This variety contains a dark background color. Due to the dark shade, the flash of colors on it makes a perfect contrast. It is appealing to the eyes and desirable.

White opal: This one has a milky appearance and is opaque. In this variety, you will not find flashes of colors, and its background colors are generally gray, white, brown, yellow, red, blue, and green. 

Crystal Opal: This one appears in subtle hues. It is generally transparent or translucent in nature. It displays a range of flashing colors. Because of its sheer nature, the backdrop of the metal brings out the natural color of the gemstone.

Boulder opal: It has parts from the host rock in it. 

2. What Are The Value Determining Factors Of This Gemstone?

• The stunning play of colors and patterns of the stone makes it a unique gem. In addition, the more intense and brighter hues add to the value of the gemstone. 

• The darker tones also fetch more value because the flash of colors looks more prominent against a dark background. 

• The intense reflection of colors depicts the brilliance of the stone. More brilliance means more value. 

• Larger patterns on the body of the opal also mean that the stone is valuable. 

3. The Gemstone In Jewelry

Since the gem brings good luck and happiness to the wearer’s life, there is always a high demand for opal accessories. The crystal looks stunning when crafted in silver. Opal rings are quick to catch the attention and have a mysterious aura that amazes the onlooker. The shimmer of the stone is unmatchable to any other stone. The spectrum of colors makes opal earrings a versatile accessory. Opal pendants can also instantly grab attention besides being a minimal jewelry piece. 

Opal necklaces make for statement jewelry pieces and are loved for their elegance. It can be a good gift to people born in October. The gemstone helps the wearer have a calm and balanced mindset and also fills them with optimism. Many gem enthusiasts love wearing opal bracelets for their healing powers.

4. Opal and Romans

The gemstone holds a special significance for the Romans. They called it Opalus, which means precious stone. For them, the gem was a symbol of hope and fortune. They believed that the crystal had the qualities of all the precious stones. 

5. Special Care For The Gemstone

Opals need to be wrapped in cotton with a few drops of water to keep it hydrated. Store it separately to prevent scratching from other hard gemstones. A sudden change of temperature can cause harm to the stone and hence should be avoided. One must also take care to remove opal jewelry when in Sun for a long time. Keep it away from harsh chemicals. 

6. The Best Shape For This Gemstone

Opals are mostly polished as cabochons as this shape perfectly highlights the color and brilliance of the gem. Faceted shape is preferred for crystalline stones. The gemstone also may have inclusions of sand particles. 

7. Setting For The Gem

Opal’s hardness ranges between 5.0-6.5 on the Mohs scale. When you are buying opal for everyday accessories, choose the bezel setting, which provides protection to the gemstone. 

8. Conclusion

Opal jewelry is a must-have addition to the gemstone accessories collection. If you have not added it to your collection yet and are thinking about the right place to shop for it, I suggest you check out Rananjay Exports. They are known for their excellent craftsmanship and genuine quality. They deal in authentic wholesale gemstone jewelry crafted in 925 sterling silver and rose gold vermeil. They also give discounts and rewards on shopping. Their exclusive designs by skilled artisans add value to the jewelry pieces and are high in demand.