Australian Opal Beads
From the Sanskrit upala meaning stone or precious stone. Precious Opal is derived from closely packed silicate crystals and water which form together in a matrix over thousands of years. The resulting Australian Opal beads have layers upon layers which give the `Play of Color` associated with the finest of this gemstone. As light refracts and reflects off the differing layers the rainbow colors are seen. Opal has bodycolors that can be white, grey, colorless, or black and can be translucent to opal in quality. Opal usually has a dull to waxy luster. Opal comes from silicate rich environments where through time the depletion of liquid forms a layered silicate mineral. Opal may form with small fern-like Dendritic inclusions creating scenic patterns within the body, when this occurs the resulting gem is called a Dendritic Opal. Because of opal`s high water content, do not store opals in a moisture deprived area (such as a safety deposit box) which will cause the stone to dry out and crack. Opals love to be worn as they absorb moisture from the environment and become more beautiful over time.
4-7mm Australian Opal Plain Heishi Beads 16 inch 147 pieces AA
$258.00
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6x5-15x13mm Australian Opal Plain Nugget Beads 18 inch 42 pieces AA
$270.00
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8x6-15x6mm Australian Opal Top Drilled Plain Nuggets 18 inch 200 Beads
$283.00
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9x7-20x12mm Australian Boulder Opal plain nuggets 18 inch 36 beads AA
$293.00
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4-7mm Australian Multi Color Opal faceted rondelles 17.5 inch 190 pieces AA
$215.00
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8-12mm Australian Opal Faceted Rondelle Beads 18 inch 73 pieces
$276.00
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