Opals, The Unpredictable Gemstone

Diamonds may be pretty, but opals are lavish. They are the birthstones for October-born and are some of the rarest of gemstones. The word ‘Opal’ is derived from the Sanskrit word “Upala”, meaning ‘precious stone’ and is said to symbolize truth and purity. There are quite a few assumptions about the stone’s origin, one such is - an Arabic legend that an opal fell from heaven in a flash of lighting. For some, like the Greeks, it is believed that the stone protects wearers from disease. 

Nearly 95% of opals come from Australia while Ethiopia, Brazil, and Mexico also contribute to the production of this stunning gemstone.

Dramatizer of the gem family

Its  amorphous (indefinite proportion of water and silica that results in opals diverse shapes) properties result in the mysterious nature of the opal, unlike some other gems that have a definite chemical composition. This stone emits a spectrum of colors like red, orange, green, blue, pink, and is sometimes transparent. But the most adored color is black, which is considered to be the charm of this gemstone’s family.

This unpredictable gemstone can effortlessly amplify your style. Less is more for an Opal, so just by adding a fire opal ring to your couture can create a ravishing look. Gem Bleu offers a unique variety like opal jewelry in a slew of colors: -

Black Opal

This dark beauty attracts most gem aficionados with its intense color. Each piece is delicately cut into pear or round shapes and Gem Bleu offers various statement jewelry pieces featuring black opals. 

White Opal

White opals are generally translucent to opaque or have a very light background color. They exhibit a kaleidoscopic effect, because of their unique texture. White opals are often seen as the closest substitute for diamonds and is the most commonly found pigment.

Crystal Opal

As the name says, crystal opals have a clear background color resulting in a tremendous showcase with their play-of-color. The more impactful and attractive this trait, the more the value. The transparent background results in the reflection of all the spectrum colors, making it truly striking.

Red Opal

This beauty has a few different names - Fire opal, Mexican opal. These can have translucent to a transparent body of colors varying from red and orange to yellow. This represents a powerful fire-like aura, hence it’s nicknames. This charmer can be styled as fiery opal rings, dainty drop earrings as well as spectacular blazing pendants.

Yellow Opal

The classic yellow opal is connoted as a healing gem and with its beaming hue, it’s also supposed to stimulate enthusiasm while enhancing a wearer’s charm. The stunning glory can be accessorized as delicate gold opal necklaces or yellow opal rings with white studded diamonds.

If you like being unpredictable then get yourself a brilliant Opal, in any of these vibrant colors. We are dedicated to making sure your jewelry shopping experience is a great one and offer certificates of authenticity for every product in our vast catalogue of intricately designed pieces. Visit our site today, and get a marvelous and colorful Opal piece for yourself.