Opal is a variegated gemstone that reflects light in many different colors. Generally white, orange, or black, all opal contains flecks of purple, red, green, and yellow inside.

Black opals of dark body color display the most brilliant flashes of color and are the most valuable form of opal. Transparent opals are the second in value since many layers of color can be seen inside their depths.

Milky or white opals are the most affordable, but they tend to have diffused colors as a result of their light background. Water may comprise up to 30% of an opal’s content, and drying out of an opal over time may cause cracks to appear.

Preventing the formation of these internal cracks, known as crazing, requires the perpetual soaking of opal in a water or oil bath. Crazing does not usually occur in Australian black opal.

Opal is the anniversary gemstone for the 14th and 18th years of marriage.

Opal rings & other jewelry make a great anniversary, birthday or holiday gift for your loved one. Check out some of the links below if you may be interested in buying opals or opal jewelry