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         Boulder Opals    A boulder opal rock contains thin seams and patches of opals surrounded by or attached to it's natural host rock. As the name suggests, they are mined from large ironstone boulders under the ground, in carcks and crevices. Silica from dissolved sand trickle down and the silica precipitated out of solution.  Boulder Opal in its host rock     Boulder opals typically display bright and vibrant colours. The natural iron stone base of boulder opals gives added stability and adds to the depth of colour produced in which  the gems occur make for added interest.     A boulder opal      Boulder opals calm the inner soul by representing the interplay of emotional elements, facilitates personal actualization, and self awareness. It is an excellent stone for progressive, expansion and development. Boulder opal ring     Value of this ston...

   Matrix opal         Matrix Opal is fabricated of hydrated silicon dioxide and has a water content ranging from 3% to 21% by weight. It is an Opal in which precious opals are intimately distributed  through it's host rock, creating a vein network.It is likewise believed to possess the ophthalmic virtues. It is also called 'Type 3 Opal'     A Matrix opal Matrix opal is the spectral delight. Soothing to the eye, it instigates love, purity, happiness, innocence and hope. This phenomenal fiery stone is believed to bring luck, new growth, creative freedom, and compassion.  The combination of spontaneity and love in the stone's spiritual properties make it a seductive stone, attracting desire to it's wearer. Matrix opal According to the Roman historian, Matrix opal is described as a precious stone which holds back the sea-green beauty of the Emerald, a fiery flame of the Garnet and the dazzling purple of t...

    A white opal White Opals are white coloured, semi-precious   gemstones of the silicate mineral family, made up of silica and water. This silica takes the form of hundreds of hydrated microscopic silica spheres. They rank 5-6.5 on the Mohs mineral hardness scale. They are the lightest of all Opal options, with a body tone of N8 to N9. They are also known as the milky opal.    A white opal necklace It usually exhibits a unique kaleidoscopic display of colour, a rainbow-like glitter effect. They first appeared in Kenya in 4000 BC! White Opals are much more plentiful than other Opal options, consisting of about 60% of all opals in the world.      A white opal These stones promote balance, openess, and positive thinking, which are helpful tools when navigating a relaxing. Believed to boost optimism, soothe anxiety and reduce Insomnia. Ancient Romans attributed hope and innocence to white opals, while Arabs a...

 A black Opal Shakespeare, an admirer of Opals called it the 'MOTHER OF ALL GEMSTONES'  Black Opals are actually not black, they have a natural backing to them called 'potch' , it is this porch that gives them their dark body colour. Of all gemstones, Opals are the true masters of light diffraction.   A black opal Black Opals property are restorative and cleansing, offering purification to the body and soul. These Opals are exceptionally rare, as they come from a particular location: Lighting Ridge, Australia. Finding them aren't easy as after investing tens of thousands of dollars, a miner may not find a single gem! A black fire ring The exclusivity of these posh stones, and it's unique colours, make it one of the most expensive gemstones in the world. High quality  black opals can cost $1000 per carat!

 An Opal Traditionally, Opals symbolize hope, purity and truth. Opals are used to celebrate a 14th wedding anniversary.  In ancient times opals were stones of fidelity and assurance, and was often worn as an amulet to bring about loyalty. Ancient Greeks believed opals protected  their owners against sickness, and gave them the gift of prophesy. A black fire opal Opals rekindle optimism creativity and enthusiasm and allows for the release of inhibitions inspiring love and passion. Opals enhance cosmic consciousness. They are believed to promote Intuition, vision and insight. Also believed to to help one connect to ones inner creativity. Opals symbolism and lore for centuries included associations with good luck and royalty.   An Opal ring They are stones of positive transformation, believed to help one find strength to look inwards a d confront any negative emotions that can be lingering when worn. Opals have been associated with wi...

  A poem Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2·nH2O); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Due to its amorphous property, it is classified as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are considered minerals.    A blue fire opal ring.  It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl, and basalt.    Opals The name opal is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word upala (उपल), which means 'jewel', and later the Greek derivative opállios (ὀπάλλιος), which means 'to see a change in color'.    White Opals There are two broad classes of opal: precious and common. Precious opal displays play-of-color (iridescence); common opal does not.[5] Play-of-color is defined as "a pseudo chromatic optical effect resu...

  A pink sapphire Belonging to the corundum mineral family, pink sapphires have traces of magnesium, copper, iron etc Sometimes, or is difficult to differentiate between a pink sapphire and a ruby, this may involve a gemologist.     A purplish pink sapphire Pink sapphires are perfect for engagement rings, traditionally given on the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries. This posh stone helps those who're looking for love immensely. It helps make one's sun stronger, thereby rendering more appeal to one.  They are rarer than blue sapphires and can be extremely expensive. While pink sapphires are rare they are hardly as costly as pink diamonds.   An orangey Pink sapphire  Pink sapphires come in different shades including; light, purplish pink, orangey Pink sapphires. Deeper hues tends to be more valuable.    A purplish pink sapphire ring Pink sapphires symbolize different things such as good fortune, power...

     A yellow sapphire Yellow Sapphires are canary-coloured sapphire options (blue, black, pink, white, green, orange...) They are made up of iron and colour centers present in the gem. Warmer toned metals like rose and yellow gold complement the sun-kissed hues of these sapphires. A yellow sapphire ring Yellow sapphires can range from greenish yellow to orangish yellow. The preferred yellow sapphire sapphire colour is the medium, vibrant canary yellow. Yellow sapphires resemble yellow diamonds, and tend to have fewer incursions than pink or blue sapphires. A greenish and orangish yellow sapphires As powerful stones they have myriad of positive effects on a body and mind when worn properly. Yellow sapphires are growing in value so they are safe investments!! They are not expensive, with the average price of a 1 carat yellow sapphire being $420 Found in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia, Burma etc.

   A white sapphire A white sapphire is any gem quality corundum that's colourless or white. Natural sapphires are  extremely rare. Fun fact:  Most white sapphires are not really white. White sapphires usually have blemishes. They also attract much dirt, which means one has to clean it more often.       A white sapphire Cost wise, they are the least expensive of all sapphire options.

Purple sapphires are gemstones, also known as violet sapphires or plum sapphire, is a precious gem derived out of the corundum family. Purple sapphires always have purple as the dominant colour. They range from medium to dark reddish purple to violetish purple, with a weak to vivid colour saturation. They are rare and a regal delight. Worn for protection, good fortune and spiritual insight, violet brings the wisdom of spiritual awakening. It symbolizes nobility, truth, sincerity, and faithfulness. Purple sapphires are widely believed to negate unnecessary worries. It promotes stability. The stone is known to have a calming effect, known for strengthening the veins, and helps in dealing with blood related disorders. Purple sapphires are usually priced higher than yellows and greens but below blue sapphires. Cost ranges from $331 to $45600

  A pink sapphire Ancient Egyptians used sapphires for eye washes. It was also believed to reduce the outbreaks of rage, considered good for treating hysteria and mental illness.   A White sapphire During the 12th-14th centuries, members of the Christian clergy became interested in Lithotherapy, Blue sapphires were thought to increase lifespan, and end nightmares, nosebleeds and headaches when placed on the forehead. Known for stimulating concentration and enhancing purity and depth of thought. It releases depression, unwanted thoughts and confusion. Thanks to it's calming effects, it is believed to help slow down the mind and serve as a natural relief for those who struggle with insomnia.  sapphire Also known for boosting the immune system, said to calm over reactive body systems and treat disorders. Hiccups, allergies, rheumatism, biliousness and cancer are said to be treated by sapphires. They are also associated with the cure epilep...

    A black sapphire Sources say that sapphires are believed to symbolize virtue, good fortune, holiness for royals, gifts!   orange sapphires Known as the stone of NEW love and commitment, it is useful in encouraging loyalty.  Sapphires symbolize truth, wisdom, and good health. They also symbolize honesty.  Sapphire ring. When sapphires are given as an engagement ring, it means  sincerity and faithfulness.  It is associated with royalty . Believed to attract abundance and gifts!  A green sapphire pendant. For centuries, sapphires are seen as a symbol of the heavens, a guardian of innocence, a bestower of truth, and a preserver.

    A green sapphire ring  A traditional Hindu belief holds that Sapphires causes the planet Saturn to be favourable to the wearer. An Italian superstition holds that Sapphires are amulets against eye problems and melancholy. Pope Innocent III decreed that rings of bishops be made of gold, set with an ungraved Sapphire.     Helen of Troy Helen of Troy (12th century BC) owned a large star sapphire, which was believed to to hold the key to her desirability! The famous seal of Solomon (c. 1000-931 BC) was an inscribed Sapphire.    Seal of Solomon Arabian Kings were known to wear Sapphires against injuries and badluck. In medieval times, the gemstone was used in infidelity tests!    An Arabian king  The early christains saw sapphires as representing heaven and eternal life.   The ten commandments Moses ten commandments is believed to be written on tablets of Sapphire. Sailors w...

   A blue sapphire        Sapphires are posh gemstones, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminum oxide with little amounts of elements such as Iron, titanium, vanadium, magnesium and chromium.    An uncut sapphire    Sapphires are crystals, they are massive and granular, but they have poor cleavage!     The etymology of the word 'sapphire' can be traced to Latin and Greek words 'saphirus' and 'sapherios' respectively both which means blue!      Sapphires are said to be related to Saturn, in fact it means 'dear to the planet Saturn' in many languages.     Sapphires also occur in  black, yellow, purple, pink, orange, and green colours. 'Parti sapphires' show two or more colours. An orange sapphire     Natural sapphires are cut and polished into gemstones and worn in jewelry, sapphires are also produced synthetically for Industrial, o...