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Opal Gemstone Jewelry

Opal Gemstone Jewelry

Opal Gemstones Precious opal shows a variable interplay of internal colors and even though it is a mineraloid, it has an internal structure. At the molecular level, precious opal is composed tiny spheres that form a cubic close-packed lattice formation. These spheres and the way they are positioned and laid out is what helps produce the […]

Genuine Opal Rings: Subtle, Shimmering Sophistication

Genuine Opal Rings: Subtle, Shimmering Sophistication

For thousands of years, the opal has been admired by civilizations around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians to the Greeks and the Romans, for its unique iridescent quality. Thus, it’s no surprise that today, genuine opal rings provide an enduring sense of subtle sophistication. Pliny, a Roman philosopher eloquently described the opal’s […]

Opal Rings: Three Ways to Wear the “Queen of Gems”

Opal Rings: Three Ways to Wear the “Queen of Gems”

In his comedy “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare wrote that “the tailor make thy doublet of changeable taffeta, for thy mind is a very opal.” In other words, he used to opal to describe the ability to change with a moment’s notice, giving a nod to this gem’s ability to reflect one color one minute, and another […]

Heart Pendants with Unexpected Gemstones

Heart Pendants with Unexpected Gemstones

Gemstone heart pendants provide symbols of love in a wide range of colors, allowing you to give a unique expression of your true feelings. In addition to long-loved choices such as rubies and amethysts, there are a number of unique gemstones that provide unexpected but gorgeous messages of affection. Smokey quartz may seem like a […]