04/10/2024
Healing Property – Clarifies intentions of one’s emotions
Colour
Opal is a mysterious, iridescent gem that reflects a spectrum of colours. It reflects a new combination of colour from every angle. Flashes of colour and brilliant sparkle are caused by imperceptible inclusions.
October is the month of the opal gemstone.
Homeopathic Uses
Opal magnifies and clarifies an individual’s prevailing emotional state. If a person is angry or upset opal will intensify and add depth to that feeling. However, if the wearer is confident, balanced and happy opal will reflect and empower her positivity.
Trivia
Opal was thought to induce invisibility and Improve eyesight. In the Middle Ages blond maidens wore opal to prevent their hair from fading or darkening.
Fashion
Opal contains up to 30 % water, Because of this, one must be extremely careful in caring for this sensitive gem. Loss of water will cause cracking and a subsequent decrease in opalescence. It is best to keep opals in absorbent cotton and away from heat