Opal Earrings

The opal is a fascinating gemstone to look at. While other stones and diamonds are also interesting in an aesthetic sense, they don't match up. The stone's play of colors changes with the angle you look at it, making it a gem that you can look at for hours! These flashes of colors are called opalescence and may be numerous or few and differing in size and type. It is these colorings that determine how much an opal is worth.
The opal is a gem mainly found in Australia. Almost 95% of the stones on the market are mined there, though Mexico, Brazil and a few American states also export the colored gemstone. There have also been recent finding in the African nations of Ethiopia and Mali, but the opal is an Australian stone first and foremost.
Opals are classified into two major groups: precious opals and common opals. Those that display the characteristic play of color are known as precious opals, while those lacking this - single color specimens - are known as common opals. Gems used for jewelry can be cut from both the common and the precious. Both precious and common opals come in many different forms and varieties. The absolutely must cherished opal is the black precious opal; with a black, dark blue or dark green main background coloring, with a play of colors to match. The second most popular precious opal is the white, which is white, cream or yellow color and with a strong internal play of color. The most valued common opal is the so called mexican fire opal, which is a common almost translucent opal in orange red color.
Opals are used in jewelry and may be cut in thin slices that are put on a matrix material. Gems made this way are much cheaper than a solid precious opal and is a way to achieve the same display of color as a solid precious opal. The opal is a relatively soft stone, so a coating made of quartz is sometimes used in jewelry, to avoid scratches.
The stone in many different types of jewelry from necklaces, to pendants and earrings. There are stones and jewelry for all budgets.
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BG Sterling Silver Birth Stone Stud Earring in Fancy Gift Box with Free Shipping $19.99 With a flash of light, these sterling silver dangle earrings are a great addition to any outfit. Beautiful and Stylish at the same time, Wear these everyday or special occasion.... |
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Gorgeous Sterling Silver and Opal Post Earring in Square Shape $19.99 Square shape opal earrings are set in sterling silver. High quality opals with lots of iridescent flashes, set in sterling silver... |
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Sterling Silver Faceted Blue Opal Glass Bead and Pearl Earrings On French Wire S Plum Island Silver Company is a leading supplier of Sterling Silver Jewelry. We have one of the largest selections of Sterling Silver Jewelry in the world. Our customer service is unexcelled. Give us a try and see why we are "America's Favorite Sterling Silver Supplier". Sterling silver french wire earrings. Blue opal glass faceted bead measures 8mm. Fresh water pearl measures approximately 5mm. M... |
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Sterling Silver Synthetic Blue Opal Curved Bar Post Earrings with Cz Accents Plum Island Silver Company is a leading supplier of Sterling Silver Jewelry. We have one of the largest selections of Sterling Silver Jewelry in the world. Our customer service is unexcelled. Give us a try and see why we are "America's Favorite Sterling Silver Supplier". Sterling silver SYNTHETIC BLUE OPAL CURVED BAR POST EARRINGS WITH CZ ACCENTS... |
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Earring Wall Sconce by George Kovacs : R273245 Finish Brushed Nickel Shade Etched Opal Jewelry designed especially for the home. The George Kovacs Earring Wall Sconce adorns a wall with slick, mid-century modern sophistication. Both the wall plate and holder are oval-shaped and finished in a softly lustrous Brushed Nickel. Their cool tone and curvaceous shape enhance that of the Etched Opal glass shade.The creative and often humorous mid-century modern aesthetic of George Kovacs (19... |
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Blomdahl Natural Titanium Tiffany Black Diamond $70.00 'Now anyone with a nickel allergy, eczema or sensitive skin concerns can wear fashionable nickel-free earrings when wearing Blomdahl caring earrings. Natural titanium looks like upscale, expensive platinum. For those exquisitely sensitive to nickel, Blomdahl also offers medical plastic earrings with 0% nickel. 4-prong setting, holding a high quality cubic zirconia stone.... |
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