![]() ![]() ![]() The body colour of an opal is very important to its value. You can read more about opal types in this simple beginner’s guide. We won’t be focusing on these and will presume all opals we’re discussing are precious (in other words, they show a play of colour), are not composites and are untreated. ![]() Opals which are treated, or composites, are significantly cheaper. The type of stone (for example, black opal, boulder opal, light opal, matrix opal or fire opal) has the largest influence on price. There are many factors that affect the value of opal the type, colour, brightness, transparency, shape and the ‘colour bar’, which are explained in this beginner’s guide. However, this article is going to concentrate primarily on the patterns seen in the play of colour as well as the colours themselves. Wear in jewelry or have a tumbled stone with you to receive the benefits.Did you know the colours and patterns in an individual opal gemstone can drastically alter its value and desirability? Here, Gem-A Gemmology and Diamond Tutor, Charles Bexfield FGA DGA EG offers an overview of the play of colour and patterns to look out for in the finest opal gemstones. This would also be a great stone to gift to someone you would like to restore your relationship with. How to use it: Use this gemstone to meditate on the truth of a situation and to understand it completely. It makes for a beautiful stone in jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Green opal is formed by a sedimentary process and contains silicic acid gel, with solidified iron and nickel which is what gives it its bright green colour. It’s a fairly uncommon stone which makes it quite valuable. Variations, Rarity and Value: Green opal is much like regular opal but with more of a green hue. Where it’s found: Green Opal is found in Peru. None of those myths are true, but the stone was still prized by ancient Romans, Greeks and other cultures around the world. It was also thought to help hair colour from fading and make people invisible. Opals go way back in history and there are a lot of different myths surrounding it including that it was bad luck. History: The name opal comes from the Sanskrit word upala which means precious stone and also the Greek word Opallios that means a change in colour because of the natural iridescence of the stone. It also helps in filtering out the most important information to gain clarity in a confusing situation.Ĭhakras: Connected with the Heart chakra.Īstrological signs: Associated with Aries, Sagittarius and Cancer. It’s great for emotional recovery and for restoring relationships. It helps to unburden the heart from past traumas and balances the emotions to gain stability. It helps in detoxification and understanding your what you need nutritionally.Įmotional Energy Properties: Green opal is a great grounding stone that helps to ground emotional and spiritual energy. It also improves the immune system so the body can fight infection and disease. Physical Energy Properties: Opal can help to relieve fever, colds, flus and infections. This is a wonderful stone for restoring relationships and it makes beautiful jewelry. Green Opal Meaning and Spiritual PropertiesĪlso known as Andean Opal because it’s sourced in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Green Opal Meaning Benefits and Spiritual Properties ![]()
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