Outstanding Opal
Good evening everyone! I just returned from a trip to
England a few days ago and while I was there I had the opportunity to see the
queen’s jewels. It’s amazing how stunning the gems are and how they sparkle in
the light drawing in visitors from all around the world. Luckily, you don’t
have to be a member of the royal family to own envy inducing jewels and Gem
Steady is an amazing place to find unique jewelry with incredible energy.
Our gem spotlight illuminates an extraordinarily beautiful
gem, and one of my personal favorites, opal. Opals come in a huge variety of
colors ranging from white, yellow, red, green, brown, black, blue and pink.
The name Opal is derived from the Sanskrit world “upala,”
which means stone or precious stone. This amazing gem can be found around the
world in places such as the United States, Australia, and Mexico.
In ancient Greece, people believed that Opals were the
tears of Zeus and it was valued as highly as diamonds. They thought that Opals
gave the gift of foresight and prophecy. In ancient Rome, Opal was worn as a
symbol of hope and purity and it was thought to cure illness. Also, in ancient
India people believe that Opal was the Goddess of the Rainbow turned into a
stone. Interestingly, ancient aborigines from Australia thought that Opal was
half serpent and half devil and the colors within the gem were an attempt to
lure them into the devil’s lair.
The beautiful gem is often associated with inspiration
because it can increase your imagination and creativity. If you’re having
trouble beginning a project or a new endeavor in your life just grab your
favorite Opal piece and it’ll help to bring you inspiration. However, the
amazing characteristics of Opal don’t end there. Because Opal is largely considered
a water stone, it can assist you in coping with changes in your life.
Opal is also thought to enhance your memory and decrease
confusion. In addition, Opal is believed to be a protective stone that can
assist you in dangerous places. This gem will also increase both your
self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Like many gems, Opal can bring you happy
dreams and help to escape nightmares.
Physically, Opal can help you to alleviate the effects of
headaches, Parkinson’s disease, insulin regulation and help boost your immune
system and eyesight. Opal is associated with the Heart and Crown Chakras.
However, different types of Opal can be associated with other chakras as well.
Some types of Opals include Black Opal, Fire Opal, White Opal and Boulder Opal.
Opal originated millions of years ago after silica and water
entered various cracks in the ground, which solidified and became Opal. Because
this gem contains water it can be sensitive to heat and can crack or chip
easily.
Are you looking for an Opal piece of your own? If so, Gem
Steady has you covered! Do you have any experience with Opals amazing powers?
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Have an amazing week everyone!
-Best Intern AR