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Opal Earring

Due to the differing percentage of water, Opals may simply become brittle. They always contain water – usually between 2 and 5 per cent, but sometimes even more, Thus if stored too dry or exposed to heat over a longer period of time, Opals would show fissures and the play of colour will turn out to be paler. Therefore, Opal jewellery should be worn as often as possible, for then the gemstone would receive the needed humidity from the air and from the skin of its wearer.

Healing ability: Opal has been described in medieval times as heal for diseases of the eye.

Mystical power: Black opal is regarded as a tremendously lucky stone. In ancient times opal was conventional as a symbol of authenticity and confidence. It has reputed healing properties, particularly to increase mental capacities such as creative imagination. Black opals worn near the heart on necklaces made of bullion are said to defend one from the evil eye and protect travelers on journeys to far absent lands. Opals have been ground up and used magic potions to cure the body, ward off bad dreams, and used an energy improvement tools.