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boulder opal & pink sapphire

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  • 6.45ct Australian Boulder Opal
  • Pink Sapphire (2mm)
  • 38mm from top of bail to bottom of pink sapphires
  • 20 inch diamond cut rope chain

 

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    • Opal has been capturing the hearts of humans for thousands of years, with its origins dating back to its discovery in Ethiopia where archeologists unearthed the earliest opal artifact, dating back to 4,000 BCE. It soon became a symbol of love and hope to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Revered for its magical charm and believed to bring good fortune, opal adorned the noble and the wise.

      In the Middle Ages, opal was considered one of the most precious of gemstones. Its iridescent hues and shimmering light were said to symbolize purity and innocence. Yet, in the 19th century, a superstition arose that opal brought misfortune. This belief, fueled by a novel where the protagonist's opal caused him misfortune, led to a decline in demand and a decrease in value.

      However, as the tides of fate shift, opal is once again gaining favor and popularity. Its beauty and mystique continue to capture the imagination of people worldwide. The largest deposits of opal are found in Australia, where it has become a national treasure, but it is also mined in Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil. With its unique play of colors and a history steeped in mystical beliefs, opal remains a gemstone of wonder and enchantment, forever treasured by those who seek its charm.

    Opal has been capturing the hearts of humans for thousands of years, with its origins dating back to its discovery in Ethiopia where archeologists unearthed the earliest opal artifact, dating back to 4,000 BCE. It soon became a symbol of love and hope to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Revered for its magical charm and believed to bring good fortune, opal adorned the noble and the wise.

    In the Middle Ages, opal was considered one of the most precious of gemstones. Its iridescent hues and shimmering light were said to symbolize purity and innocence. Yet, in the 19th century, a superstition arose that opal brought misfortune. This belief, fueled by a novel where the protagonist's opal caused him misfortune, led to a decline in demand and a decrease in value.

    However, as the tides of fate shift, opal is once again gaining favor and popularity. Its beauty and mystique continue to capture the imagination of people worldwide. The largest deposits of opal are found in Australia, where it has become a national treasure, but it is also mined in Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil. With its unique play of colors and a history steeped in mystical beliefs, opal remains a gemstone of wonder and enchantment, forever treasured by those who seek its charm.

    october birthstone

    OPAL

    Mineral .. Hyrdated Silica

    Color .. All Colors

    Mohs Hardness .. 6 to 6.5

    Chemistry .. SiO2•nH2O