INFORMATION ON OPAL GEMSTONES:

The origin of opal’s mane is disputed, but historians are confident that in Ancient Rome Opal was known as opalus which translates as the “precious stone”.

Though the exact cause of opal formation is still disputed, many believe that silica was carried down into rock crevices by heavy rains. Once the water evaporated, what was left was a silica gel that then hardened over the course of what some believe is millions of years. It takes roughly 5 million years to solidify just one centimeter of opal.

Opals are found in many locations around the world, however 90% of all Opals on the market are Australian. Other deposits are located in Brazil, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Russia, and the United States (Idaho and Nevada). The unique geological formations in Australia have favored the formation of this sedimentary stone. The best quality of yellow opal comes from Australia.

The South American country of Peru is the source of some of the world's most beautiful opals. It was believed Peruvian opals were originally a gift from Pachamama, an early Incan goddess of Earth and time. Peruvian opal is found in wonderful pastel blues, greens and pinks. These are common opals that lack the "play-of-color" of precious opals, but the color of this material is anything but "common". 

Opal offers emotional protection and support. It can transmute negativity and promote positive energies so that your aura and electromagnetic field are functioning as they should. Opal is said by many to be a supportive stone for the immune system and for anyone recovering from a long period of illness. Opal is a stone of good fortune and luck, bringing an abundance of wealth, health, and happiness to anyone who chooses to harness its power.

Note: The mystical/healing powers of Opal Gemstones are provided here is for entertainment and reference purposes only, and is based on centuries of folklore.