There are recognized roy alty in the world of precious stones. Their charm is undeniable and beyond doubt. They have many admirers and connoisseurs among people who are ready to give fabulous money for the right to own them. One of the most coveted gemstones has always been opal, a stone of extraordinary beauty. It is believed that this name was obtained by modifying the word "upalah" (in Sanskrit - "precious stone"). Or “opalus” (Latin for “bewitching sight”).
There are over 130 varieties of opals. The color range of mined stones is quite diverse. In jewelry, black opal (stone) is considered the most valuable, the photo does not convey all the beauty of the sample. This rare and expensive variety exhibits a distinctive internal iridescent glow against a black or dark gray background. Opals of other dark tones, which have an intense play of light (blue, green, brown) are also referred to as black.
Among other varieties there are fire opals (fiery red, yellow and amber), jirazol(bluish-white with reflections of yellow and red), hyalites (transparent), ordinary (milky or waxy, opaque or translucent), resin (matte black). Hydrolite, a “water” opal stone, has interesting properties. It is cloudy white on land but becomes clear in water.
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of this variety, jewelers single out the best of the best - noble opals. This is a series of true black, some white, fiery, transparent stones. To classify a specific opal as noble, the stone is examined by a specialist. The gem must clearly shimmer in daylight so that the play of light is already noticeable from 0.6–0.9 m. Although many experts argue that the assessment of any opal is a subjective decision of each jeweler.
When purchasing jewelry with this gem, you must remember that opal is a fragile stone, it can be easily scratched or cracked. It is possible to ruin a jewel if it gets into a colored liquid, because these stones can absorb liquid substances. Acid and alkali dissolve them. Heating will become a destructive factor - the water contained in the stone will evaporate, and it may crack or burst. For long-term preservation, it must be worn on the body (it will absorb the necessary moisture) and periodically put in clean water.
Mystics and astrologers could not ignore the shimmering opals. It is believed that they stimulate the development of the owner's talents, give self-confidence, a tendency to foresight and the ability to realize oneself. They attribute to these gems and fatal power over the destinies of people. Black opals are accused of having a connection with the devil. It is believed that only people who are pure in soul and thoughts can own opals with impunity. For the rest, they bring misfortune and grief. They can activate all the negativity that is hidden in the character of a person.
This is a stone of creative, melancholy people. It is not recommended for active and purposeful people. They say capricious opal is suitable only for representatives of the Libra sign born in October, and those who do not rightfully wear it face a severe punishment of fate.
Many used to believe in this belief, because the stone was not always in demand.
But in the East, opals have always been loved and revered. They believed in their ability to calm the nervous system, restore clarity of vision, treat heart disease and prevent fainting. Set in gold and worn in rings on the right hand.
It's up to you to decide whether or not to believe in the notoriety of the luminescent miracle of nature - disgrace.
