The legendary opal is a stone of fatal beauty

In the world of precious stones there are recognized royal persons. Their charm is undeniable and beyond doubt. They have many admirers and connoisseurs among people who are ready to give fabulous money for the right to own them. One of the most coveted gemstones has always been opal - a stone of extraordinary beauty. It is believed that this name was obtained by modifying the word "upalah" (in Sanskrit - "precious stone"). Or "opalus" (in Latin - "charming eyesight").

There are over 130 species of opals. The color range of mined stones is quite diverse. In the jewelry business, black opal (stone) is considered the most valuable, the photo does not convey the entire beauty of the sample. This rare and expensive variety has a characteristic inner iridescent iridescent glow on the black or dark gray background of the base. Black also includes opals of other dark tones, which have an intense play of light (blue, green, brown).

Among other varieties there are fire opals (flame-red, yellow and amber colors), dzhirazol (bluish-white with reflections of yellow and red), hyalits (transparent), ordinary (milky or waxy shade, opaque or translucent), resin -Black). Interesting properties are hydrolyte - "water" stone opal. It is cloudy white on land, but becomes transparent in the water.

From e That variety jewelers distinguish the best of the best - noble opals. This is a series of truly black, some white, fiery, transparent stones. To attribute to the category of noble specific opal, the stone is inspected by a specialist. The gem must clearly shimmer in daylight, so that the play of light can be seen already from 0.6-0.9 m. Although many experts say that the evaluation of any opal is a subjective decision of each jeweler.

When purchasing an ornament with this gem, one must remember that opal is a fragile stone, can easily be scratched or cracked. You can spoil the jewel if it gets into a colored liquid, because these stones can absorb liquid substances. Acid and alkali dissolve them. The destructive factor will be heating - the water contained in the stone will evaporate and it may crack or burst. For long-term preservation it must be worn on the body (it will absorb the necessary moisture) and periodically put in clean water.

Mystics and astrologers could not ignore the flickering opals. It is believed that they stimulate the development of the owner's talents, give self-confidence, a propensity for foresight and the opportunity to realize oneself. Attributed to these gems and fatal power over the destinies of people. Black opals are attributed to the devil. It is believed that only people who are pure in heart and mind can carry opals with impunity. The rest they bear misfortune and grief. Can activate all the negative, which is hidden in the character of a person.

It is a stone of creative people, melancholic. Active and purposeful, he is not recommended. They say that capricious opal fits only representatives of the Libra sign born in October, and those who are not rightfully carried by it are threatened with a severe punishment of fate.

In this belief earlier many believed, because the stone was not always in demand.

But in the East, opals have always been loved and revered. They believed in their ability to calm the nervous system, return clarity of vision, treat heart diseases and prevent syncope. They dressed in gold and wore them in rings on his right hand.

It's up to you whether to believe in the disrepute of the luminescent miracle of nature - opal.