7 things about opal you should know
We know how it feels to want your jewelry to reflect your unique and modest style for your busy life. We came the opal experts so you have versatile jewelry that works with whatever you’re doing and whoever you’re going. To us opals are the most beautiful stone in the world and we enjoy sharing this unique stone with you. Here are some fun facts about opals to help you understand why we love them some much.
Opal's bad luck reputation likely came from competition in the precious gem market to sell more diamonds.
We believe opals are too pretty to be bad luck. The Romains believed that opal was a sign of hope and good fortune. Opal was Queen Victoria’s favorite stone.
Opal is formed when rain water seeps down into crevasses into the rock.
This is an example from an opal mine in Lightning Ridge, Australia. Once the water evaporates, the silica that is left behind dries out and hardens into precious opal.
Australia produces around 97% of the world's opals.
Did you know that more than 85% of Australians live within 31 miles of the coast.
Australia has the highest electricity prices in the world.
Kangaroos and emus cannot walk backwards, one of the reasons that they are on the Australian Coat of Arms.
If you visited one new beach in Australia every day, it would take over 27 years to see them all.
Fire opal is not commonly used within Australia.
Fire opals have a bright red or orange color. Most fire opals are mined in Mexico or Oregon. They come from volcanic areas and filled with iron.
The most expensive opal in the world is owned by the South Australian Museum and is worth over $1 million.
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Opal has been found on mars.
It is one of only a handful of gemstones that have ever ben discovered outside of our planet. Our stacking rings remind me of little planets. Create your own galaxy of opals with this look.
Opal is associated with the zodiac sign Scorpio and the 14th wedding anniversary gift.
Leave your comment below about your adventure with opals. Do you have a favorite style of opal? Here is another fun fact, opals found in India are typically pink.