Opal is a natural gemstone made from silica mineral and 90% are found in Australia. What makes Opal distinct is what is referred to as ‘play of color’, a phenomenon that occurs when light hits the chips of silica inside the gemstone and a rainbow of different colors refract inside the stone.
This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, manganese and other metallic oxides captured during...
This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, manganese and other metallic oxides captured during...
This variety of opal is named "dendritic" for the small inclusions within it that resemble moss or ferns. These inclusions consist of iron, manganese and other metallic oxides captured during...
Pink Opal is a variety of non to precious opal, meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties. Pink...
Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play...
Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play...
Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994, with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013. Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal, Fire Opal and Black Opal with spectacular play...
[Use Fire Opal description? This Fire Opal contains both Opal and the rhyolitic host material in which it is formed, which provides sufficient hardness for the stone to be cut....
Pink Opal is a variety of non to precious opal, meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties. Pink...
Australian Green Opal is a variety of Common Opal which is a mixture of Opal and nontronite. Common Opal is generally opaque, without the play of color present in more...
Whether you're drawn to it's properties or you are a collector of cool rocks, this Black Opal specimen is a must-have. This is remarkable gemstone will be a perfect addition...
Dakota Stones Australian Opals are back. We have been working with a father/ son team out of Australia for many years that assist us to bring you some of the...
Blue Peruvian Opal naturally occurs with swirling patterns of deep blues, blue-greens and greens swirled with yellow-green, rust, brown and orange. It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of...