A Tribute to Bench Jewelers
…retailer’s customer had broken an opal in an engagement ring. Since it was a freeform stone, it would be difficult to replace. Plus, opal…
7 Stunning but Delicate Engagement Ring Stones
…Other opal varieties can also make stunning engagement ring stones. Semi-translucent crystal opals can have strong rainbow-colored flashes.…
Top Spots for Gem Hunting in the US
…Somma. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0. Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada Colorful and unusual, opal is an eye-catching gem. Mine…
Common Gemstone Treatments Cheat Sheet
…to get their color. Opal Opal treatments are uncommon. However, matrix opal and hydrophane opal may receive treatments. The matrix in matrix…
Faceting a Gemstone Pendulum to Feature Inclusions
…opal. I used opal from the Welo District of Ethiopia, one of my favorite stones to facet. (If you try opal, be very careful and remember opal’s…
Common Gemstone Treatments Cheat Sheet
…to get their color. Opal Opal treatments are uncommon. However, matrix opal and hydrophane opal may receive treatments. The matrix in matrix…
19 Yellow Gemstones (With 9 Best Gems for Rings!)
…of color. Mexico is the major producer of fire opal, and the term “Mexican opal” refers to fire opal. Although the natural color…
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