Most of the pecious opal used for jewelry is found in Australia. It is also found in western United States, Mexico, and other localities around the world. Opal is believed to symbolize confidence, purity and serenity. Some believe it can be used to reach the highest spiritual level and increase internal vision. The belief was spread in France that opal brings bad luck, but in English speaking countries, opal is considered to bring good luck.

The gemstone Opal is the official October birthstone as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. It is also the birth stone for the Zodiac sign of Libra. When the opal is mixed through the ironstone it is called matrix opal. Hardness ranges between 5.5 and 6 on the Mohs Scale.

We have lots of great opals available. Fire opals, also known as mexican opals, as well as australian opals and various unique and rare opal carvings.

mexican opal 29.5 ct $900.00	53.5 ct. fire opal $1,600.00	pear shaped fire opal $1,200.00	39.7 carat mexican opal $1,200.00
49.7 ct. trillion gemstone $1,500.00

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