Dramatic and fiery, opals contain sparks of color from the entire spectrum of gemstones hues.
Throughout history the opal has been considered the luckiest and most magical of all stones since it exhibits the colors of all the gemstones. Indeed, many cultures ascribe supernatural powers to the opal, from the gift of prophecy to the ability to guard the wearer from disease.
Opals are the national stone of Australia from where nearly 100 percent of opals are mined. Typically cut into rounded cabochons to enhance its exceptional light play, opals come in a variety of base tones, including milky white, vibrant blue and smoky black—all studded with a swirling kaleidoscope of color.
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The Greeks believed opals provided the power of prophecy; Arabs believed that they fell from the sky during lightening storms; and in ancient Rome they were celebrated as symbols of love and hope.
Gemstones have been imbued with spiritual meaning for eons, dating back to the breastplate of Aaron that contained 12 gemstones representing the signs of the zodiac and the tribes of Israel. The modern birthstone list was established in 1912 by the National Association of Jewelers with a few updates over the years.