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Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

GOLD COAST, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world’s largest online auction website for natural Opals and Gemstones has announced two new auction formats. The ‘Auctioneers Pick’ which runs every ...

From inexpensive amazonite to wildly expensive faceted zircon, the stones at the annual gem shows in Tucson draw jewelers from around the world. Exhibitors waiting for buyers at the GemFair, a ...

JUNEAU, Alaska — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday. The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more ...

Stepping into Opal on Connecticut Avenue NW, just south of Chevy Chase Circle, feels like entering a friend’s house for a dinner party. The staff exudes welcoming warmth; there’s a cozy demeanor to ...