Types of Opal - What Are Perfect With What Kind of Opal Jewelry?

Opal gemstones are bright in all colors of the rainbow. They are made of tiny particles of liquid silica; silica is the part of sand that makes sand! As they build up, tiny droplets of water get trapped within the lattice of sphere activity in an unusual way. Water separates light from a gem, leading to a magical color-coded game, known as opalescence, the gemstone is famous for it!


However, not all opals are the same! There are four broad categories of opal, white, black, stone and crystalline, which differ in their brightness and the color of the host rock. They also show different levels of opalescence. And although fashion decides to change the popularity of individual opal species, some types of opals lend better to others than other types of opal jewelry. So which form fits any jewelry?



White opals are commonly found in gemstones. They have a white milk color that can range from opaque to translucent. The more milk is like the back of a rock host, the harder it is to see the light of the fire opalescence inside. Their beauty is easily seen in the strong direct light. Their pale appearance and associated accessibility mean that they are often set, like cabochons, into a silver piece for everyday pieces of jewelry.


Black opals are a rare, highly desirable and expensive gemstone. Some of the best in the world are from Lightning Ridge in Australia. Dark host rock is usually black, blue, brown or gray and provides a beautiful background where you can see the glittering color of these gemstones. They look like a fierce storm cloud over a rainbow.


The drama of black opals is highly regarded for a full view. They are usually set as cabochons. And they are beautiful enough to hold their own even next to a diamond in a signature piece of fine jewelry, such as a magnificent souvenir or a engagement ring.


Boulder opal is often cut and some sticky rocks are still attached. It is usually set in jewelry as small segments or as baroque stones. It is an unusual and very interesting pieces that will draw attention and a wonderful view! They can not easily be set into rings but make beautiful necklaces.


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