If you are looking for a different type of gift this year, try opal jewelry

Photo: Chert with Opal (sedimentary rock) Location; Kramer Hills, Kern County, Calfornia. Photo by Dave Dyet.

Unless your birthday is in October, you have probably never had the chance to fully appreciate the beauty of opal jewelry. This beautiful gemstone can be a refreshing alternative to the standard jewelry. With all of the different varieties of opal, you are sure to find a beautiful and exciting accessory to match shoes and handbags.

In past history, civilizations have regarded opal as a powerful, or magical gem. The ancient Greeks believed it gave the power of prophecy, and the oracles all wore opal. It was a common theme in Roman jewelry purchased with uncommon wealth. The Arabic people even believed opal was directly from heaven.

Opal is generally a pale blue, but it comes in a huge variety of colors. Opal is found in a variety of places around the world, but there are two places where the most precious gems are found; They are Mexico and Australia. Mexico is where they find the best Fire-Opal. Fire opal is an exciting mixture of red, orange and yellows. Australia is where most of the black, white and precious opal is found.

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