Natural Opal
Vegan treats – Try the Black Opal Raspberry licorice.?
It’s all natural, no preservatives like sulphites and it is wicked awsome tasting! Real Raspberry and they add just a touch of the real black licorice flavor to the raspberry to give it a bite. Anyone else tried it? You can get it at Target stores
Yum, I L-O-V-E raspberry! No, I’ve never tried it, but I’ll consider. BTW, meeting was great, and now I’m off!!
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RARE 216ctw TOTAL WEIGHT ~ HUGE NATURAL AUSTRALIAN SOLID BLACK OPAL (175) $64,800.00 |
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NATURAL RARE! ONE of KIND Pierced Carved OPAL PENDANT 215 CTW 83 MM BEAUTIFUL! $45,000.00 |
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COLLECTORS PIECE – RARE NATURAL 48ct CARVED AUSTRALIAN SOLID BLACK OPAL (8898 $33,600.00 |
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Amazing NATURAL SOLID BLACK OPAL GEM 15.58ct gemstone for Collectors (MICK’S) $16,500.00 |
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Estate Natural Gray Solid Opal & Diamond Brooch Pin Platinum Fine Jewelry $15,499.00 |
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New Natural Brazilian Opal Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold DeSantis Fine Jewelry $9,800.00 |
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NATURAL 6.88 CT BLACK OPAL Garnet Sapphire Y GOLD RING $8,900.00 |
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█$18,000 19.23CT NATURAL FIRE OPAL & TSAVORITE PENDANT█ $8,500.00 |
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❶❶❶EXTRA-ORDINARY BALL OF FIRE ### DIRECT FROM SPACE❶❶NATURAL OPAL 4.28 CTS. ❶❶ $8,150.00 |
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HUGE 13 Carat Lightning Ridge, Australia Natural Solid Black Opal Awesome Color $7,950.00 |
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Exceptionally RARE natural Opal Long Guard Wonderfully long 40″ Excellent Colour $7,908.42 |
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New Natural Brazilian Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Handcrafted DeSantis Jewelry $7,800.00 |
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ART DECO 6.50CT NATURAL BLACK CABOCHON OPAL EMERALD CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM RING $7,520.00 |
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5.54 carats GEM QUALITY RARE NATURAL SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL (9866) $6,990.00 |
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14.50 Carat Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant Necklace Antique 14K White Gold Natural $6,950.00 |
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GIA CFIED 34.80Ct DAZZLING PLAY OF DANCING COLORS 100% NATURAL LIGHT SOLID OPAL $6,800.00 |
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New Natural Brazilian Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Handcrafted DeSantis Jewelry $6,800.00 |
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Ethiopian Welo Natural Crystal Opal 26.5 CT Investment Grade Harlequin EI977 $6,625.00 |
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█$13000 300CT NATURAL AUSTRALIAN OPAL BEAD NECKLACE 14KT██ $6,000.00 |
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Natural Mexican Hot Fire Orange Red Oval Set Opal 10 ct $5,999.99 |
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Natural Mexican Hot Fire Orange Red Pear Set Opal 10 ct $5,999.99 |
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100% Natural Australian Green&Blue Opal Inlay 18K Gold Bracelet 7″ $5,999.00 |
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Natural solid black opal gem 6.60ct australian gemstone (MICK’S) $5,900.00 |
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NATURAL AUSTRALIAN MINTABIE OPAL 42.86CTS $4,800.00 |
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ESTATE RARE EXTRA FINE OPAL NATURAL PEARL 1870’s 15K PINK GOLD NECKLACE CHAIN $4,415.00 |
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GLO-500 NATURAL SOLID BLACK OPAL 13.26ct Big Stone!! $4,200.00 |
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5.93 carats MAGNIFICENT NATURAL SOLID BLACK OPAL (2634) $4,100.00 |
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Large Natural Virgin Valley Nevada Top Precious Black Crystal Rare OPAL Gemstone $4,050.00 |
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Purple Blue Play of color Natural Solid Opal Oval set $3,999.99 |
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15.75 CTS NATURAL HUGE WELO ETHIOPIAN OPAL / OPALITE ~FIERY ~ CERTIFIED $3,999.99 |
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DIAMOND AND NATURAL BLACK OPAL PLATINUM BALLERINA RING $3,850.00 |
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WOW 14k Gold, Opal & Natural Pearl Slide Necklace $3,800.00 |
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Vintage Natural Opal Crystal Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 14k White Gold Platinum $3,749.00 |
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ESTATE RED BLUE GREEN RARE SEMI BLACK NATURAL OPAL & PEAR RUBY PLATINUM RING $3,615.00 |
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ESTATE 1960′S NATURAL AUSTRALIAN FIRE OPAL & DIAMOND 14K YELLOW GOLD RING $3,600.00 |
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█$7200 ESTATE 10.00CT NATURAL OPAL MESH ROPE TWIST BRACELET 14KT █ $3,600.00 |
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18/KT VTG NATURAL GREEN BLACK CARVED JADE OPAL & DIAMOND VERY LONG EARRINGS! $3,559.50 |
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█ VIDEO: $12000 17.50CT NATURAL AUSTRALIA OPAL DIAMOND EARRINGS█ OMEGA CLIP A++ $3,500.00 |
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12.80 cts Natural Black Opal Oval Cab From Australia $ $3,500.00 |
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Ethiopian Welo Natural Crystal Opal 26.5 CT Investment Grade Huge! Bright! EI962 $3,312.00 |
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ONLY $400p.c. 8.21ct BRIGHT MAGNIFICENT NATURAL SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL 5102 $3,284.00 |
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Top Quality Outstanding Brilliant Very Rare Natural Beautiful Black Opal 1.05ct $3,209.10 |
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37.25 CT World Class Rare WoW Natural Orange Fire Opal $3,064.00 |
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Natural Opal pendant with Diamonds -18k white gold diamond pave set. GORGEOUS!!! $3,050.00 |
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ESTATE 14K GOLD GEM GRADE NATURAL BLACK OPAL DIAMOND PENDANT ENHANCER $3,048.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $3,029.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $3,029.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $3,029.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $3,029.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $3,029.00 |
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19.30ct NATURAL RAINBOW IRIDESCENT FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH UNTREATED GUARANTEE $3,000.00 |
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Antique $20,000 Victorian 1890s 20ct Natural Black OPAL 15k Gold Brooch Pin $3,000.00 |
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12.05ct NATURAL RAINBOW IRIDESCENT FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH AUSTRALIA $3,000.00 |
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23.55ct NATURAL RAINBOW PLAYING FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH FROM AUSTRALIA $3,000.00 |
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Natural Mexican Fire Orange Round Set Opal 9-10.4 mm $2,999.99 |
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Fire Orange Red Natural Mexican Opal Round Pair 11 mm $2,999.99 |
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Natural Crystal Opal Link Chain Bracelet Solid 14K Gold Estate Fine Jewelry $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond 6.30ct -18K Rose Gold Engagement Wedding Ring REAL UNIQUE $2,999.00 |
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8.71 ctw BIG 29.3 X 11.1 MAGNIFICENT NATURAL AUSTRALIAN SOLID BLACK OPAL (#5134) $2,995.00 |
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Natural Opal & Diamond Pendant/Chain 14k Make Offer $2,995.00 |
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3,200 ct. BIG SIZE 100% NATURAL PLAY OF MULTICOLOR BOULDER OPAL MATRIX ROUGH $2,975.00 |
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Vintage Natural Freeform Opal & Diamond Earrings Solid 14K Gold Fine Estate $2,969.00 |
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SIGNED OSAKI NATURAL AUSTRALIAN FIRE OPAL 14K YELLOW GOLD RING $2,950.00 |
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Play of Color Fire Orange Oval Natural Mexican Opal $2,899.99 |
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25.45ct 100% NATURAL AUSTRALIAN BLUE IRIDESCENT FIRE OPAL ROUGH $2,800.00 |
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1,800ct. 100% NATURAL PLAY OF MULTICOLOR BLUE GREEN BOULDER OPAL AUSTRALIA ROUGH $2,720.00 |
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GLO-702 NATURAL SOLID BLACK OPAL 1.42ct/w GEM RED! $2,700.00 |
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34.25ct NATURAL RAINBOW PLAYING FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH FROM AUSTRALIA $2,700.00 |
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Ethiopian Welo Natural Phantom Opal 53.6 CT Gem Grade AAA Red Harlequin EI964 $2,680.00 |
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NATURAL SOLID BLACK CRYSTAL OPAL GEM 7.60ct GEMSTONE !!!(MICK’S) $2,600.00 |
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36CT NATURAL OPAL & PEARL 18CT BROOCH & EARRINGS $2,523.29 |
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TOP GEM CRYSTAL GRADE BRIGHT ORANGE NATURAL OPAL 1880 14K OLD EURO DIAMOND RING $2,515.00 |
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9.20ct NATURAL RAINBOW IRIDESCENT FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH UNTREATED GUARANTEE $2,500.00 |
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29.85ct NATURAL AUSTRALIAN RAINBOW IRIDESCENT FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH $2,500.00 |
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2.80ct NATURAL VIOLET IRIDESCENT YELLOW FIRE OPAL ROUGH AUSTRALIA UNTREATED $2,500.00 |
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15.50ct NATURAL VIOLET PLAYING FIRE BLACK OPAL ROUGH FROM AUSTRALIA $2,500.00 |
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3.51ct FIERY BRIGHT RED NATURAL SOLID AUSTRALIAN BLACK OPAL (4077) $2,457.00 |
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9.03ct Natural Opal & Diamond -White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring UNIQUE DESIGN $2,410.00 |
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9.03ct Natural Opal & Diamond -White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring UNIQUE DESIGN $2,410.00 |
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9.03ct Natural Opal & Diamond -White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring UNIQUE DESIGN $2,410.00 |
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9.03ct Natural Opal & Diamond -White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring UNIQUE DESIGN $2,410.00 |
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9.03ct Natural Opal & Diamond -White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring UNIQUE DESIGN $2,410.00 |
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Opal Bracelets – 14k White Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches $1948 Opal Bracelets – 14k White Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1108.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on 14k Gold Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Natural Stone Opal Barbell Tongue Ring $3.99 Natural Stone Opal Barbell Tongue Ring Opal natural stone barbell tongue ring. 14 gauge surgical steel barbell. Timeless natural stone tongue ring. Specifications: 14 Gauge (1.6mm), 5/8″ (16mm), Natural Stone, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, 6mm Balls |
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Natural Opal Bracelets – 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches $5751 Natural Opal Bracelets – 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches is available from jewelbasket.com for only $2707.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on 14k Gold Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Diamond Opal Bracelets – 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches $3502 Diamond Opal Bracelets – 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1648.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on 14k Gold Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Pink Opal Earrings $325 Drape your ears in these stunning pink opal earrings. Three pink opal stones hang in varying shapes and sizes. The stones are pure and organic, and this natural element is what allows these earrings to be a one of a kind piece. |
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White Gold Opal Bracelets – 14k White Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches $3637 White Gold Opal Bracelets – 14k White Gold Natural Opal Bracelet 7 Inches is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1828.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on 14k Gold Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Exos Round Natural Iron Small One-Light Semi-Flush $304 -Opal Glass |
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Exos Pasadena Natural Iron Medium One-Light Semi-Flush $376 -Opal Glass |
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Opal Wedge Sandal Natural Burlap $295 Leather upperRear zip entry with Love Knot logo pullLeather liningRubber outsolesApprox. 4 ¾” sculptured wood wedge with 1″ platform |
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Pearl and opal choker, ‘Watercolor’ $169.95 The free shapes of natural gems are as fluid as a watercolor painting. They define the shape and size of this extraordinary pendant. From Caine, it features a luminous pearl and blue opal on an exquisite sterling silver choker. .925 Sterling silver |
The Mysterious Opal
There is no other stone that has the mystery of the opal. With its fiery colors and magnificent spectrum of color it draws you in and you are helpless to look away.
Every opal is different. There are no two stones the same. And every stone reflects the light differently depending on its depth and personal characteristics. This stone eludes a mystical aura without even trying.
Opals are extremely popular for jewelry and it’s not hard to figure out why with that beautiful array of color. Soft and feminine yet fierce and bold.
Opal has the honors of being October’s birthstone. Back to ancient times it has been associated with magical qualities. It was believed to bring both good and bad luck. Some cultures used opals in white magic and believed they brought good fortune. Other cultures considered them a third eye that would allow you to tell the future.
Opals are a semi precious stone but a black opal can cost as much as a diamond. The amount of fire in the opal and where it comes from will determine the price. Pale opals can be purchased quite cheaply but the more fiery or red the more expensive the opal becomes.
Opal jewelry comes in a variety of style and is set in both gold and sterling silver. Sometimes you’ll see triplet or stacked opals, other times they are set solitaire. They also come in a variety of different cuts.
There are several types of opals:
The fire opal is probably the most popular. It is translucent with fiery orange and red flecks. The colors are vivid and intoxicating. This opal is sometimes called the Mexican opal or the Cherry opal.
The white opal is an opaque milky white with light flashes of rainbow colors.
The boulder opal is a natural solid opal with a fine layer of opal deposited on an iron base.
The water or jelly opal is colorless and transparent and has no color play.
The crystal opal is also transparent, but displays a rainbow of color. It is so transparent you can see through it on a light surface.
The Mosaic opal is just what it says. Small irregular pieces of opal tightly fit together. It’s a great way to use chips and is very affordable.
The opal doublet is made of sliced layers of natural opal that is too thin to be used in a single set. It is bonded and set on black glass or ironstone which enhances its color. The doublet opal is much cheaper because you are buying less true opal.
Synthetic opals are created in a lab and although they basically have the same properties as a natural opal by law the jeweler must tell you if it is a synthetic stone.
Contrary to what you hear opals are no more difficult to take care of then other stones. You should not knock or bang them and you should keep them out of direct sunlight or heat.
One thing you need to know is that opals cannot be cleaned in commercial jewelry cleaner or any other harsh chemical solution. Rather use a soft brush and water with a dab of vinegar, then rinse thoroughly.
Water will not hurt your opal unless it is a doublet or triplet then you should not immerse in water. Solid stones are fine. See that’s not so difficult.
So the next time an opal draws you in and wants to go home with you why not add this beautiful mysterious stone to your jewelry collection. Only then will you experience the mystery of the opal.
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