Debunking the Myth: Embrace the Charm of Opals Every Day!
Have you heard that opals are bad luck?!?!
It’s important to feel good about the jewelry you are wearing.
Opals are considered The Queen of Gems and what this means to you is you’ll have a stone that captures the beauty of them all. The real value is you’ll have a rare jewel.
Let me explain why this old superstition deserves a serious glow-up.
Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or read it in a dusty book, the idea that opals are bad luck is pure fiction. Literally.
The reputation of opals being associated with bad luck has roots in a 19th-century novel by Sir Walter Scott called "Anne of Geierstein." In the novel, the main dramatic character wears a signature opal that loses its luster and color when exposed to holy water, leading to her death.
But that’s not the whole story.
In the 1900s, opals were rising in popularity and were just as dazzling (if not more) than diamonds. So a marketing strategy painted opals as unlucky. Another wives' tale suggests that opals carried the bad luck of anyone not born in October, the opal's birth month. This misconception added to the belief that wearing an opal without being born in October would bring about unfortunate events. When you wear opals, you're not just wearing a gemstone. You’re stepping into centuries of myth, magic and meaning.
Why You Should Wear Opals Every Day:
Their natural patterns make each piece feel personal.
No two opals are alike so that you’ll have a unique piece of jewelry.
They pair just as well with jeans and a tee as they do with your favorite evening dress.
They uplift your mood—we're serious, many wearers say they feel happier just looking at them.
From ancient times to modern-day, these mesmerizing stones have been cherished as tokens of luck and positivity.
Here’s what’s true about opals:
Ancient Romans believed opals symbolized hope and good fortune.
Roman women often wore opal jewelry for protections and to ward off evil spirits.
Greek mythology paired opals to Aphrodite associating them with romance and desire.
Australian Aboriginals believe that opals were gifts from the creator and are a symbol of connection to the land and the spirit world.
Benefits of Wearing Opals:
Every stone has a unique pattern, so your jewelry is as one-of-a-kind as you are.
They reflect emotion and light, shifting color with every turn.
Their rainbow hues make even the simplest outfit feel elevated.
Wearing opals helps you connect to something ancient, earthy, and beautiful.
The next time you slide on an opal ring or fasten that necklace, you’ll feel like you’re wearing a secret treasure. Picture this, you’re sipping coffee with a friend, your opal ring catching sunlight with every gesture. She finally stops your story to ask, “What is that stone?” And you smile, knowing it’s a symbol of hope and good fortune.
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