Description
The birthstone for October was believed by the ancients to bring good fortune and banish evil spirits. Arab cultures believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightening. The opal is a phenomenal gemstone because of the interesting visual effect its structure creates. A pattern of silica platelets causes a diffraction grating, resulting in a variety of color combinations, mainly reds, blues, greens and oranges. Opals are cut into dome shapes, formed into beads or carved into pendants. They are often accented by diamonds or colored stones which pick up the flashes in the gem. A fine opal with a predominance of red welcomes the company of fine rubies or garnets.
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Opal