The Beauty Within Opals

Opals are absolutely one of the most beautiful gemstones on this earth with their unique rainbow iridescence which changes depending on the angle their viewed from and direction of natural sunlight--this is also known as opalescence.

A mineral by the name of cristobalite is layered within siliceous jelly which causes these vibrant flashes of color. When light hits the opals, watch out, because what radiates outward can be an electric light show.

Opals contain water and some can contain as much as 30%. If there is water loss, then the opalescence will no longer be visible. That is why it is best to store opals very carefully. Some people store it with a damp piece of cotton.

There are many different classifications of opals - white, black, matrix, fire to name a few. Each one has their own unique characteristic beauty.

It is written in mythology that Zeus 's tears contained in Opals after his victory from the Titans.

Opals are considered a lucky stone by many, it is seen as a symbol fo etenal hope.

On the Moh's scale of hardness, it is ranked at 5 1/2 -6 1/2. They are very sensitive if they are knocked or hit against something--wear them cautiously.

Discovering the Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl

Such a glorious and majestic creation of nature. It is called mother-of-pearl because it is the mother of true pearls. It is also known as the nacre--mother of pearl is the nacre of the pearl and is the lining of the mollusk.

They have unique inlays because of the irregularities they develop and are found in salt and fresh waters. Their colors are like a spectrum ranging from solid black , white to a rainbow collage.

Folklore suggests that people who wear mother-of-pearl jewelry are protected and attract prosperity. It also heightens intuition and creative imagination.

Positively, Baya