Opal is related to the more common crystalline cousins such as quartz and agate. Opal is a noncrystalline form of the mineral silica. By wearing your Opal you will bring loyalty, faithfulness, and spontaneity. They are known for strengthening the memory, it also encourages an interest in arts. It stimulates originality and creativity, helping to release anger and claim self-worth, aiding in accessing and expressing one’s true self.
Opal enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions. It encourages both freedom and independence. It intensifies emotions and releases inhibitions. Opal is an emotional stone that reflects the mood of each person. Opal from Lightning Ridge is often considered to be the best and brightest in the world. To define opal they are solid gems mineraloid that is solidified from the chemical silicon dioxide, which comes from cavities in decaying vegetation, wood, and bones. See all our Black Opal and Semi-Black Opal items here. They are found mostly at Lightning Ridge, however they have also been found at Mintabie in South Australia. Semi-black Opal, also known as Dark Opal or Grey Opal, refers to opals which have a darker body tone than white opals, yet are not quite dark enough to be classified as Black Opals. The most appreciated and valuable opal is Black Opal, due to their dark body tone and the resulting vibrant play of colour. 95% of it, to be exact, is found there, thus making opal the country’s national gemstone. Opal is predominantly found in Australia. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit Upala, meaning “precious stone,” and later the Greek derivative “Opallios,” meaning “to see a change of color.” It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage.
Any of these beautiful pieces can be worn with our signature MTS Private Collection sterling silver rings.Opal is the birthstone for the month of October, along with pink tourmaline.
A princess-length chain is included with this attention-getting necklace that will dress up a simple business suit by day and add subtle sparkle to a cocktail dress or evening gown by night. The pendant is edged in starburst flourishes. The unique design of the Northern Lights solitaire necklace is simple and sophisticated, with a single round Mystic Topaz stone at the center of a pendant with a black rhodium finish. The stones perfectly catch the light for a beautiful effect when you wear these earrings made with slender French wires.
Each earring has one Mystic Topaz stone at the center and three faceted Mystic Topaz stones descending from the lower edge. Northern Lights cascade earrings are dangling open frame earrings. Northern Lights collection starburst post earrings reflect a shimmering array of colors in clusters of five Mystic Topaz stones on each stud earring with modern gunmetal finish and hypoallergenic steel post backing. When new collections are introduced by Montana Silversmiths, they’re designed as new classics in contemporary jewelry aesthetics. Their artisanship is reflected in the intricate detail in each piece, which often becomes treasured gifts for every generation. The jewelry design teams at Montana Silversmiths have been creating unique collections inspired by nature for more than 48 years. Each handcrafted piece in this timeless Northern Lights collection is backed by a lifetime limited warranty. Purchase them together with a Mystic Topaz necklace featuring a pendant that reflects a rich array of colors on a princess-length chain. Mystic Topaz is suspended from each bright silver-finish halo Northern Lights design in a pair of petite earrings. The Mystic Topaz stone has a beautiful shimmering prismatic look with the colors of the Northern Lights against a night sky with blues, greens, and deep pink hues. A brilliant blue Jean-Paul Gautier oval stone dangles at the center of an intricately designed fine silver finish pendant on a necklace with a matinee-length (28-inch) chain from the Northern Lights collection. The deep, rich colors of sunset inspire the new Northern Lights jewelry collection of exquisite designs framed in fine silver from Montana Silversmiths.