Opal Gemstone
Uncategorized April 26th. 2009, 11:14pmOpal Gemstone
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 Fire Opal Gemstone Teardrop Bead Jewelry Pendant 1P  US $2.99
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 Fire Opal Gemstone Teardrop Bead Jewelry Pendant 1P US $2.99
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 New Opal Gemstone Beads Stretch Bracelet 7 K068 US $3.24
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 Opal Gemstone Pendant Bead 1Pcs TK736 US $2.99
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 OR873 Blue Fire Opal CZ Woman Gemstone Silver Ring Size 75 Fashion Jewelry US $4.99
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 GREEN FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE silver ring 7 US $7.99
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 FIRE PINK OPAL SILVER RING 7 GEMSTONE SP002 3 US $7.99
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 Purple Fire Opal White Gemstone Silver Ring J1a76 sz6 7 8 US $.99
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 Pink Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 07 3g US $5.50
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 Blue Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 1 3g US $2.04
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 Pink Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 09 3g US $3.25
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 PINK FIRE OPAL gemstone silver pendant 075 US $9.99
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 OPALAMETHYST SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $8.99
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 FANTASTIC BLUE FIRE OPAL AMETHYST GEMSTONE SILVER PENDANT P7563 US $9.99
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 NATURAL PINK OPAL GEMSTONE SZ 875 RING 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER US $.99
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 OR843 Butterfly Rainbow Fire Opal Ladys Gemstone Silver Ring Size 65 US $4.50
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 Opal Gemstone Beads Stretch Bracelet 7 K067 US $3.24
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 HOP682 Butterfly Blue Fire Opal Woman Gemstone Silver Pendant Fashion Jewelry US $3.75
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 HOP620 Rainbow Fire Opal Pink Topaz Zircon Gemstone Silver Pendant Jewelry US $3.25
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 PINK FIRE OPAL Silver Gemstone Ring SZ 7 US $1.29
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 FIRE PINK OPAL SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT P196 1 US $8.99
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 Opal Opalite Gemstone Dragon Bead Pendant for Necklace US $.99
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 BLUE FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE silver ring 8 US $7.99
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 FIRE OPALPINK TOPAZ SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT P003 1 US $8.99
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 Amethyst 、Blue FIRE OPAL Silver Gemstone Ring SZ 7 4g US $3.00
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 Yellow Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Ring US Sz 7 4g US $1.04
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 NEW WHITE FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE PENDANT STERLING SILVER 1 P1 US $13.99
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 Amethyst BLUE FIRE OPAL Silver Gemstone Ring SZ 9、6g US $5.50
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 NEW PINK FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 8 R10 US $14.99
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 FIRE BLUE OPAL SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $9.99
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 NEW WHITE FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 8 R5 US $12.99
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 NEW PINK FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 8 R6 US $14.99
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 ATTRACTIVE PINK FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE SILVER PENDANT P7569 US $8.99
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 FINE BLUE FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE PENDANT 4CTS SILVER 08 US $4.99
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 OPAL PINK TOPAZ GEMSTONE SILVER RING 8 JEWELRY R038 1 US $9.99
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 Garnet Yellow Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Ring SZ 9 5g US $4.29
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 Charm Pink Natural Fire Opal White Gemstones Jewelry Silver Ring Size8 JZ107 US $2.00
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 White Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 09 4g US $4.25
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 FIRE OPAL SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $8.99
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 OPALAMETHYST SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $8.99
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 Pink Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 06 3g US $2.56
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 Pink Topaz Pink Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Pendants 12 4g US $2.25
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 Orange Fire Opal Purple Gemstone Silver Ring J1a73 sz6 7 8 9 US $7.99
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 White Topaz Pink Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Ring US Sz 8 3g US $2.25
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 OR737 New arried Fashion Jewelry Pink fire opal Gemstone Silver Ring Size 775 US $3.58
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 OPAL AMETHYST GEMSTONE SILVER RING 7 JEWELRY R008 US $8.99
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 BLUE FIRE OPAL GEMSTONE silver ring 75 US $7.99
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 FIRE OPALPINK TOPAZ SILVER GEMSTONE PENDANT US $8.99
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 White Topaz White Fire Opal Silver Gemstone Stud Earrings 07 6g US $2.29
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100gr ROUGH WHOLESALE LOT ETHIOPIAN OPAL GEMSTONES RE179.MPG
October Birthstone : Opal
A delightful mix of colors, what we would call the best of all worlds, is what an opal truly is and you couldn’t agree more with Pliny’s words above. In fact early Romans valued opals more than even diamonds or pearls due to their iridescent quality. The name opal in itself echoes the characteristics of the stone. In Sanskrit ‘upala’ means precious stone and in Greek ‘Opallios’ means ‘to see a change of color’.
Opal is the birthstone for the month of October. Called the queen of gems opal was considered by the Romans to be a symbol of purity and hope. It was also said to cure one from diseases, being fortified with strong therapeutic powers. Some believed it brought ill luck if those not born in October wore opal. Sadly, opal has been an infamous stone and believed to bring devastation to the entire family of one wearing it. This myth came along with a few unfortunate incidents that coincidentally happened to those sporting opal. This superstition most likely stemmed from the fact that these stones being dry broke during the process of cutting and polishing and hence were considered ominous.
There were some who did not much bother about these fallacies the best example being Queen Victoria. She truly fancied opals and wore them generously besides having a personal collection of these fine gems. She also gave them away as wedding gifts to all her five daughters.
Truly a gem of the royals opals were quite generously used in crowns. The striking ‘Orphanus’ adorned the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and is said to have been safeguarding the regal honor. In fact Napoleon gifted a red one with dazzling flashes called ‘The Burning of Troy’ to his Empress Josephine.
The Romans are said to have been in love and in complete awe of opals. So much so that Mark Antony in his quest for a particular opal belonging to Senator Nonius dismissed him on being refused to buy the mesmerizing jewel from him. It was after all meant to be a gift for his lady love Cleopatra and no way would he accept an answer in the negative. They were so sought after that another Roman Emperor is believed to have traded one third of his kingdom in exchange of a sole opal.
I honestly feel a painter’s palette when crystallized would resemble an Opal. The gem has a unique quality of portraying multiple colors at the same time. Who can after all resist these flickering beauties. Agreed it is a gemstone for all of you born in the month of October but it definitely wouldn’t be fair to deprive others of its charm. Not to forget, royalty from all across the world fell easy prey to the charisma of these distinctively exclusive gems.
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How do you clean the rock away from a gemstone?
I went on a cruise to Mexico and got some Mexican Fire Opal and I want to get the rock that surrounds it off.
How do I clean it?
Determine what the surrounding rock is composed of and try to find a specific solvent for this material, but be very careful, as sometimes the solvent will attack both matrix and gemstone. Fire opal is very soft and easily damaged, so best to not use a solvent at all but rather grind off the surrounding matrix VERY CAREFULLY using hand tools and lots of patience. You can use a high speed sintered diamond burr in a Foredom - type grinder as long as you use a constant cool water drip on your burr during the process. Use safety glasses during this process absolutely..
