Fire Opals displays an array of very brilliant miniature rainbow which I have yet to discover in any other gem. The colour alters with each shift of light.I find this so exceptional. Opals have been considered very good luck throughout most of their written history, but in much earlier days, when jewelers did not understand how to handle and work the stones properly, the stones would often dry out and break while being cut, polished or mounted. Naturally, this was considered bad luck.Furthermore, in Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein, the main character, Lady Hermione, wore an enchanted opal in her hair. It gave off fiery red flashes when she was angry, and it sparkled beautifully when she was happy. One time when a few drops of holy water were sprinkled on the gem, it lost its fire and sparkle. At the same time, Lady Hermione became ill and was carried to her room and placed in bed. The next day all that was found of her and the gem was a heap of ashes in her bed. Because of this story, opals gained a wide reputation for bad luck. Within months of the novel being published, the opal market crashed and prices were down 50%.Nearly 50 years later, in 1877, an amazing black opal was found in South Wales, Australia, and the opal market was finally revived.Our speciality is floorless natural hand-cut gems, without the aid of chemicals to enhance the colour.We set these exquisite gems as rings, pendants, bracelets, cuffs, cufflinks, and earrings with the option of silver, gold, and platinum settings.Certification is available upon request.
