Opal Stone – Natural, Cabochon, Blue
Although notoriously susceptible to damage from changes in temperature as well as scratches and blows, opal’s beauty has captivated gem enthusiasts…
Although notoriously susceptible to damage from changes in temperature as well as scratches and blows, opal’s beauty has captivated gem enthusiasts…
Australian opal, 5 cm. Photo by Hannes Grobe. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.5.
Precious opal from Coober Pedy, on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, Colorado. Photo by James St. John. Licensed under…
White opal with matrix found at Coober Pedy. Photo by Dpulitzer. Licensed under CC By-SA 3.0.
This 3.5 kg beauty, the Olympic Australis opal, was found 10 meters below the surface at Coober Pedy. It’s the most expensive opal in the world.…
Opalized bivalve found in Coober Pedy. Photo by James St. John. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Blue-green opal veins in ferruginous (iron-rich) rock from Australia, from the collection of the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Photo by…
Front, transformable reversible earrings made with opal, paraíba tourmaline, and diamonds. Photo by Sara Rey photography. © Lindsay Jane…
Swirls of green in this deep blue opal are perfect for a pendant design inspired by nature. Pendant design by Michael Endlich. Photo by Sarah Francis.…