For collectors, we offer individual special gemstone cabochons from our rarities collection.

2 pieces in a set
Australian Opal, Winton cabochon

A gorgeous pattern and play of color
The larger one in particular has a wonderful fire

Dimensions:
1. 15 x 12 x 4 mm
2. 13 x 6 x 4mm
Weight: 7ct
Origin: Australia

OPAL

Even Pliny the Elder, an eminent scholar from ancient Rome, was quite taken with the wonderful effect and radiance of the opal: "For it has an inner fire—it possesses the purple spark of the amethyst, the sea green of the emerald, and a truly incredible mixture of light." This stone enchants with its very special shimmer: the luminous play of color known as opalescence...

The history of the opal
The word opal originally comes from Latin—"opalus" means something like 'precious stone', though there is also a derivation from Sanskrit, which has not been scientifically proven. Opals have always been considered very valuable gemstones, sometimes even valued higher than diamonds. It is no wonder, then, that opals were traded as very special stones in antiquity and ancient India and were popular for their positive effect on the human soul.
The effect of the opal
On a physical level, the shimmering opal automatically ensures more joy, harmony, and balance through its positive effect. It promotes our eyesight, has a balancing effect on sexual disorders, and strengthens the digestive tract: food can be processed faster and better, which also boosts the metabolism and helps shed pounds. On a psychological level, the opal has a harmonizing, calming, and mood-lifting effect, which is why it can also be helpful for low spirits and mood swings. And the black opal is not only an extremely valuable and sought-after stone due to its rarity: it is also said to possess downright mystical powers that enable our minds to see many things more clearly—medically gifted individuals are also supported in their clairvoyance by the black opal.

The opal unfolds its effect best on the throat chakra. On an astrological level, it is assigned to the zodiac signs Aquarius, Cancer, Sagittarius, and Pisces. To enjoy your piece of jewelry for a long time, you should never place opals in the sun, as they dry out extremely quickly, leading to rapid fading of the stones. Opals are also very sensitive to acids, soaps, make-up, or perfume. It is best to spray opals with water once a month. To discharge, simply rinse regularly under lukewarm running water and then recharge for a few hours with a clear quartz! Opal necklaces should be discharged once a month overnight in a bowl with hematite tumbled stones and recharged with a clear quartz.
With its intense plays of color, the fire opal gemstone captivates with breathtaking richness of facets. In fire opal significance, these beautiful colored stones bestow strength, promote creativity, and ignite sensual desire.


For thousands of years, people have used the positive energies of gemstones to alleviate physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental problems. The stones transmit their positive vibrations and are also used as protective aids or lucky charms. The fire opal healing stone, in particular, is a balancing colored stone that brings spontaneity, provides vitality, and animates the implementation of new ideas.

"The boulder opal comes from the Queensland region in Australia. More precisely, boulder opal is found in the southwest of Queensland, namely in Quilpie, Yowah, and Eromanga.
The sedimentary rock in this region dates back to the Cretaceous period. The rock thus originates from a time that began around 145 million years ago with the end of the Jurassic and ended about 66 million years ago with the beginning of the Paleogene. Through weathering processes, silica was released from the marine sludge and its microorganisms over the course of time—well into the Tertiary period—and deposited in the impermeable rock crevices and fissures. The constant change of moisture and subsequent evaporation finally led to the solidification of the silica and thus to the beautiful opal."

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