Opals are extremely beautiful stones and unique to each other in that no two stones are ever the same. They radiate fire from within and have been a constant source of wonder to mankind for many centuries. Today most of the world’s opals are mined in Australia where there is an abundance of this stone. Opals are almost irresistible when set with empathy into gold or silver. It is becoming a popular to buy a matching set that contains a pendant, ring and matching opal stud earrings.

There are various types of opal stone with one of the most popular varieties being the milk or crystal opal. This stone has a white glaze over the surface and irradiates fantastic blue, green and orange colours. There are also dark
of black opals, boulder opals and yowah nuts from Queensland. In addition to these is the Fire opal, which is slightly different with relation to its transparency, but nonetheless considered a quality opal stone.

All opals have a percentage of water contained within the stone and because of this may become brittle. If they are exposed to dryness or heat over time they may begin to display fissures in the stone and the opalescence may become paler. In order to prevent this opal jewellery should be worn as often as possible so that the stone can glean humidity from the air and the skin of the wearer. Earrings are an ideal type of jewellery to be fashioned from opals for this very reason. You can wear earrings constantly without really being aware that they are there.