Peru A+ pink opal bracelet (7-8mm balls)

BRA-OPA-03
Origin: Peru
Grade: A+

Bracelet made of 7-8mm pink opal balls
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet

An opal is composed of hydrated silica, with traces of uranium, magnesium, calcium, aluminum, iron, arsenic, sodium and potassium. It also has a high water content that can be up to 20% depending on the variety.

Opal is formed during alternating wet and dry periods. Precipitation loaded with various elements infiltrates the substrate. Then, during dry periods, evaporation will allow the formation of the upper layers of chalcedony and quartz.

The etymology of the word opal comes from the Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone. It is noted that opal is the only gemstone that is splendid without any prior cutting.

For decades, the origin of the magnificent colours of noble opals was not explained until 1965, when the scanning electron microscope appeared. This allowed scientists to demonstrate the structure of opals. Consisting of spheres of varying sizes, opals have a milky appearance, these are common opals. In noble opals, the spheres are of identical dimensions and the light then interferes and produces this incredible appearance with multiple colours.

It should be noted that water plays a major role in the appearance and durability of opal. It is not uncommon to see rough opals presented to the public in containers filled with water.

Opal has a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, which is 10 on the same scale.

According to Greek mythology, opal was associated with Zeus' tears of joy after his victory over the Titans. His tears, when they touched the ground, turned into opals. This legend mainly concerns the blue opal. It is a common opal with various shades of blue. It was even thought that opal gave its wearer powers of clairvoyance and divination.

Among the Romans, opal is a stone that is a source of hope. Pliny the Elder tells the story of Nonius, a senator dismissed by Mark Antony (83 - 30 BC), because he did not want to give him an opal. Mark Antony absolutely wanted to offer it to Cleopatra. Nonius preferred to flee with only his precious opal and his collection of stones as luggage. According to an 18th century legend, the opal of Nonius was found in the ruins of Alexandria.

In ancient times, opal was considered a precious stone. In the Middle Ages, blonde women wore opal necklaces to preserve the color of their hair. Opal was also called “ophtalmios” which literally translates to “eye stone”. In fact, it was thought to have eye-protective properties.

Many writers describe this stone by comparing it to fireworks, volcanoes, galaxies, etc. The Bedouins explained that this stone fell during storms enclosing lightning.

In India, a legend tells that the Rainbow Goddess was so beautiful that she was constantly courted, even harassed. She then chose to transform herself into an opal.

However, opal was considered a stone of misfortune. A myth from a novel by Sir Walter Scott entitled Anne of Geierstein or the Daughter of the Mists, published in 1829, harmed the stone. Indeed, the heroine Lady Hermione died after her opal received holy water. She was accused of witchcraft. Within months, the opal market suffered a 50% drop.

But a more reasonable explanation emerged: 19th-century lapidaries and stone setters had difficulty working this stone without damaging it. The frequent breakages associated with this stone gave opal a connotation of bad luck.

The major opal deposits are extremely numerous, numbering 3,000. They are located in Ethiopia, Australia, Peru, Madagascar, Germany, Indonesia, Turkey, New Zealand and Russia.

Pink opal is a so-called amorphous opal, because it does not have iridescence or opalescence. It is also said to be common in the absence of play of colors. Like all opals, pink opal contains water, which makes it particularly soft to the touch.

Pink opal has a color that can vary from very soft pink to a deeper pink. This color is caused by the presence of manganese in the composition. Pink opal is also called “Andean opal” or “Andean opal”. This opal also exists in blue.

This opal is found in a place located between the Pacific coast and the Andes mountain range. This region near the Nazca desert is known for its geoglyphs. For your information, a geoglyph is a large drawing or pattern, created on the ground. In fact, geoglyph literally means “engraving or chiseling of the earth”.

As an aside, Shakespeare was particularly fond of this pink stone. This is even though it is said that pink is more suitable for women.

The deposits are found in Peru ( Andean opal ), Australia, etc.

Andean pink opal is a stone that soothes inner conflicts. In fact, it is of great help to people who suffer from inferiority complexes. These people cannot flourish and live normally. They keep intense suffering within them.

Pink opal allows you to be much less demanding with yourself and to reduce this obsession with achieving perfection. It generates self-acceptance and encourages you to review your goals.

Furthermore, this stone can be of great help during intimate blockages. It helps to overcome traumas from the past. It is a beautiful stone for healing buried emotions. Pink opal acts on emotional balance and relieves grief. It encourages healing of the heart and mind.

Wearing a pink opal creates a greater openness towards others. It makes a person more cordial, friendly and diplomatic. Relationships with others are greatly improved.

This stone stimulates reflection and soothes anger. It prevents errors of judgment, negative thoughts and anxiety. It encourages its wearer to develop their creativity and originality. Pink opal promotes intuition and allows good management of crisis situations.

Pink opal is recommended during the loss of a loved one, during a romantic breakup or during a betrayal. It causes the healing of these emotional wounds and brings a feeling of peace and security.