A Guide to Buying Opals Online

 In a nut shell, the black opal ring is a symbol of elegance and mystique. There are a lot of things that have caught the attention of a lot people when it comes to these stones. One is that the beautiful colors that can be seen in each opal. Beneath its dark exterior lies a beauty like no other, and only a true jewel lover can appreciate these features. And for any occasion, even for an engagement ring, these precious stones can be the best gift choice. You have to admit, black opals are very interesting jewelry pieces. Its enigmatic form and soft texture makes for a great ring centerpiece. A black stone with a bedazzling array of colors beneath the shiny exterior and you'll only keep wondering what these black opals are exactly. And where better to put these objects than on a ring right? These days, black opal rings have become very popular when it comes to gift choices, particularly for engagements. So if you're deciding on what ring to go with on your engagement, why not t...

 One of the curious things is that, women have forever loved diamonds the most. But that trend is changing nowadays and is most apparent today, in the world of wedding rings. Thankfully, people today are much more open to new trends. Opal, the one jewel which has been ignored for years by people deciding to settle down, the one jewel, the reputation of which has suffered since the Victorian times is back in the wedding market for good. And you won't believe what the reason for its unfortunate decline in popularity was. It was the death of a fictional character in a Victorian novel! Mercifully, those times of supreme ignorance have passed. But, it is a popular belief, even today, that the earlier the times, the more ridiculous the beliefs. Ironically, in the Middle Ages, which was much before the Victorian period, the opal was considered a blessing to have. Even in those times, people understood the various aspects of marriage. They believed that, the different colours seen in an op...

Opal is known for engagement rings because it has the ability to make colors appear and disappear and also because it is known during the ancient times to have magical properties. It has been regarded by the Greeks to be prophetic. According to a legend, Roman Senator Nonius opted for an exile rather than giving his opal ring to Mark Anthony, who wanted the ring to be a gift to Cleopatra. In the 18th century, opal has been considered to bring bad luck. This started when King Alfonso XII of Spain gave an opal ring to her wife who later died. The ring was passed to family members who also died, including the King himself. According to some, it was because of the cholera epidemic while some credit the mysterious deaths to the bad luck derived from opal. Opal Engagement Ring  is known for its colors which are exotic and also exciting. It is said that no two opals are similar in terms of color. Although the more contemporary time has already withdrawn from the superstitious belief, ther...

 Dazzling opal gemstones are the birthstone of October. Opals are also associated with Libras. On top of its beauty, opals will make the wearer more loving and affectionate in both personal and family life and will ensure the wearer good opportunities and magnetize others. This exquisite gemstone is a must have for those born in October. This opal gem is also known to enhance the positive characteristics of those born under Cancer. Additionally, Black opal is recommended to those born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Boulder and Fire Opal are lucky stones for those under Aries. Some people think that opals are unlucky for anyone to wear if not born in the month of October. This silly superstition came from a novel in the 1800s, by Sir Walter Scott, called "Anne of Geierstein." This is ironic because opals have been considered as the luckiest and magical of all the gems throughout history. Opals were once considered as the symbol for fidelity, assurance, religious devotion, ...

 Fire opals are exclusive in the rich world of opals. During the ancient time, they were widely accepted as the symbol of the passionate love. This stone was especially liked by the Mexican tribes Mayans and Aztecs. They used to call it quetzalitzlipyollitli in their native tongue. The stone was the part of various rituals as well. However, with the course of time the meaning and the purpose of the stone changed significantly. Opal is a national stone of Australia. Opal stones have incredible power to charge with any type of energy. Owing to which they are largely used in casting the magic spells. Opals are also known as the protection stone. Moreover, these stones are categorized into the two varieties, i.e., common and precious. The precious variety is composed of three groups, including white, black, and fire opal. Fire opal has unique feature of color play and high transparency. Owing to the aforementioned characteristic, it is the rarest variety of the opal stone, and the most...

 Buying opals loose in a shop is difficult enough if you don't understand them but to buy them online is a daunting task. You are at the mercy of the salesperson and that is not always in your best interest. But I can help with some advice which will smooth the way. Natural or Synthetic? Synthetic opals are man made in a laboratory and will be called "created opals" by most websites. They can make stunning jewelry too. The may also be called "imitation opals." Solid, Doublet or Triplet? Let's say after deciding that we want real or natural opals rather than man made opals we now need to decide whether we want a solid opal, a doublet or a triplet. You may be aware that a solid opal is one piece and is the best and most expensive. A solid opal which is very thin, too thin to make into a piece of jewelry, will have another piece of black colored opal glue to the back of it to give it strength and to bounce the stone's bright colors. These are doublets and a...