Opal Necklace – DIVINE

Opal Necklace – DIVINE

Symbolism of the opal: Awakening – Awareness – Letting go

Our Limited Edition Necklaces:

Discover our Limited Edition creations, crafted from a blend of semi-precious stones. The delicate details of our necklaces highlight the natural beauty of the minerals. Each of these necklaces has been carefully crafted to bring harmony and refined elegance. Give free rein to your creativity and express your individuality through these one-of-a-kind pieces. Wear them on their own for a touch of subtlety, or layer them to create a personalised look. Gold-plated haematites add a touch of sparkle.

Noble opals:

The word ‘opal’ derives from the Sanskrit ‘upala’, meaning ‘precious stone’. Opals are known for their iridescent colours, which shift as the light changes. They display a full spectrum of colours: red, orange, green, blue and violet, amongst others. This effect is caused by the diffraction (bending) of light due to the opal’s structure. Precious opals are rare and highly prized. The conditions under which precious opals form are generally associated with specific geological environments, such as ancient dried-up lakes or areas of sedimentary deposits rich in silica. There are various varieties of noble opals: white opal, black opal, matrix opal, hydrophane opal, fire opal, … Australian black opal, particularly that from Lightning Ridge, is considered one of the most valuable in the world, distinguished by its iridescence of vivid colours. Opal always contains a certain percentage of water, ranging from 3 per cent to 30 per cent. Welo opals from Ethiopia, also known as hydrophane opals, are sensitive to dehydration. This causes them to lose their play of colour and develop cracks. To slow down this process, hydrophane opals can be stored in damp cotton wool or in a bathroom. Be careful, however, not to soak Welo opals in water, as they may temporarily lose their play of colour and take on a dull appearance before drying out again. Opals are generally delicate stones: they are sensitive to scratches, heat, cosmetics and chemicals.
The main deposits of noble opal are found in Australia, Ethiopia and Mexico.