What is an opal and what does it mean spiritually for the person who wears one? The name opal crystal is derived from the Latin word opalus, which means precious stone. Precious opals are the most ...

German retailer Koroit Opal Company specializes in curating and selling Australian gemstones. Koroit is not just the company’s namesake but a well-known opal mining region in Queensland. It’s also the ...

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 ...

In the world of jewelry, opal inhabits a space reserved for few gems. It is classified as a “mineraloid” because it lacks crystal in its mineral makeup. It doesn’t sparkle or glitter, like most ...

An Australian museum said today it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found -- a 6.0-centimetre (2.4 inch) multi-coloured gem unearthed in the Outback named the Virgin Rainbow.

Using ink made from synthetic photonic crystals and a printer that can modulate voltage, the team has figured out how to print shimmering, color-changing patterns onto a stretch of flexible opal. The ...

October has two birthstones, opal and tourmaline. Thankfully, they are both stunningly pretty and perfect specimens to replicate in the form of a manicure. Between opal's pearlescent qualities and ...