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

Mexican Cantera Fire Opal

A gorgeous pattern and vibrant colors
Very beautiful cut and polish

Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 9 mm (very large for a fire opal)
Origin: Mexico

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OPAL

Pliny the Elder, a prominent 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 amethyst, the sea green of emerald, and an altogether 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, more harmony, and more balance with its positive effect. It promotes our eyesight, acts in a balancing way for 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; therefore, 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 almost mystical powers that enable our mind to see many things more clearly—mediumistically gifted people 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, which leads to the stones fading rapidly. Opals are also very sensitive to acids, soaps, makeup, or perfume. It is best to spray opals with water once a month. To discharge, simply rinse regularly under running, lukewarm water and then recharge for a few hours with a rock crystal! Opal necklaces should be discharged once a month overnight in a bowl with hematite tumbled stones and recharged with a rock crystal.
With its intense play of color, the fire opal gemstone impresses with a breathtaking wealth of facets. In terms of fire opal meaning, these beautiful colored stones provide 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. In particular, the fire opal healing stone is a balancing colored stone that brings spontaneity, provides vitality, and encourages the implementation of new ideas.

"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 therefore originates from a time that began about 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 over the course of time—well into the Tertiary—silicic acid was released from the sea muds containing microorganisms, which then deposited in the impermeable rock crevices and cracks. The constant alternation of moisture and subsequent evaporation eventually led to the solidification of the silicic acid and thus to the beautiful opal."

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