In the world of precious stones have recognized the royal person.Their charm is undeniable and can not be questioned.They have a lot of fans and admirers among the people who are ready to give a fabulous price for the right to possess them.For one of the most coveted gemstones always treated opal - a stone of great beauty.It is thought that the name derived by modifying the word «upalah» (Sanskrit - "precious stone").Or «opalus» (Latin - "a charming sight").
Species opals are more than 130. The color scheme is quite varied mined stones.The jewelry is considered to be the most valuable black opal (stone), the photo does not convey the beauty of the specimen.In this rare and expensive species observed characteristic internal iridescent rainbow lights on a black or dark gray background base.To also include black opals other dark colors, in which there is an intense game of light (blue, green, brown).
Among other species found opals fire (flame-red, yellow and amber) Girasole (bluish-white color with glints of yellow and red), giality (transparent), common (milk or waxy tint, opaque or translucent), resin (matte black).Interesting properties have hydrological - "water" stone opal.He dull white on land but becomes transparent in the water.
From this variety jewelers distinguish the best of the best - precious opals.This series of true black, some white, fiery, transparent stones.To be classified as a particular precious opal stone examines expert.Gem must explicitly sparkle in the daylight, to the play of light was visible already from 0.6-0.9 m. Although many experts argue that the evaluation of any opal - a judgment of each jeweler.
purchasing jewelry with this gem, we must remember that Opal - the stone fragile, can be easily scratched or break.You can spoil the treasure if it falls into a colored liquid, because these stones can absorb liquids.Acids and alkalis, they are dissolved.Destructive factor will be the heat - contained in the stone water evaporates, and it can crack or break.For long-term preservation of it needs to be worn on the body (it is required to absorb moisture) and occasionally put in clean water.
mystics and astrologers could not overlook the shimmering opals.They are believed to stimulate the development of the talents of the owner, give self-confidence, a tendency to foresight and the ability to realize themselves.Attributed to these gems and fatal power over the destinies of men.Black opal is charged with communication with the devil.It is believed that only a pure soul and thoughts people can with impunity own opals.Otherwise, they are misery and grief.Can activate all the negative, which is hidden in the nature of man.
It is a stone of creative people, melancholic.Purposeful activity and it is not recommended.They say naughty Opal suited only to representatives of the sign Libra, born in October, and those who can not rightly wears it faces severe punishment of fate.
believe it before, many believe, because the stone is not always in demand.
But the East Opals have always loved and revered.They believed in their ability to calm the nervous system, to return clarity of vision, to treat heart disease and prevent fainting.They are recovering in gold and worn in the ring on his right hand.
up to you to believe or not in disrepute luminescent miracle of nature - opal.
