Real, slim precious opal from Africa set in 925 silver

Genuine precious opal from Africa set in 925 silver

The opal is set in 925 sterling silver.

The opal comes from Africa
Interesting facts about the opal

Interesting facts about the opal

In the gemstone and jewelry industry, three types are distinguished: precious opal (with play of colors), common opal (without play of colors) and fire opal. The latter occurs with and without play of colors.

In the Orient, the opal is said to be the "stone of hope". It is believed everywhere that wearing the stone increases the zest for life and does good to its owner. Its effect on the chakras is particularly evident in the crown, heart and base chakras.
The opal stands for joie de vivre, creativity and serenity. It is said to help against inhibitions and depression. It can also release blockages and have a positive effect on the flow of energy. The stone has a supportive effect on listlessness and lethargy as well as mental exhaustion.

It also promotes contentment and communication, self-esteem and willpower. Opal is considered to be a pick-me-up and emotionally uplifting. The opal reduces pain, while sore throats disappear and anemia, anorexia, fever and rheumatism can be alleviated.
Opal also works against kidney problems, lethargy and weakness.

The attractive effect of the play of colors makes the opal a sought-after stone in crystal healing. It is used, among other things, to strengthen a positive attitude to life and to ensure a happy mood. However, since the stone can also strengthen negative emotions, care should be taken to use it in a balanced way.

By using the opal, a harmony can be created that can lead to an improved sense of community and facilitate self-realization. In ancient Rome, the stone was used as a protective stone for love and hope - the latter meaning is still attributed to it in Asia today.

During the Middle Ages, opal jewelry was particularly popular among blonde girls because it was supposed to prevent their popular light hair from turning dark. Legends also say that opal can make you invisible - so the gemstone became a companion of thieves and spies.

Opal is one of the few amorphous minerals, meaning it has no crystal structure. In addition to its amorphous shape, opal has a few other special features - if you look at it more closely, you will see that opal is actually made up of tiny silica beads. If these are approximately the same size and arranged in the right way, diffraction and interference create the wonderful play of colors that appear as opal.