Mystical Opal
Fire of the Gods: Experience opal, the gemstone that captures rainbows in stone. These October birthstones dance with color and light, each one a unique masterpiece of nature's artistry.
Complete Opal Guide
Black Opal
Dark body tone with brilliant play of color
Body Tone:N1-N4 (Very Dark)
Colors:All spectral colors against dark body
Value:$1,000-$20,000+ per carat
Investment:Highest appreciation potential
Usually natural, occasionally smoke treated
Boulder Opal
Opal formed in ironstone matrix
Body Tone:Variable with matrix
Colors:Vibrant blues, greens, reds
Value:$50-$3,000 per carat
Investment:Strong collector interest
Natural, matrix may be stabilized
White Opal
Light body tone with pastel play of color
Body Tone:N7-N9 (Light)
Colors:Soft pastels, blues, greens
Value:$10-$500 per carat
Investment:Entry-level collecting
Natural or stabilized
Fire Opal
Transparent orange-red with or without play
Body Tone:Transparent
Colors:Yellow, orange, red, cherry
Value:$25-$1,500 per carat
Investment:Niche market appeal
Usually natural
Crystal Opal
Transparent to translucent with play of color
Body Tone:Transparent to translucent
Colors:Intense spectral flashes
Value:$100-$5,000 per carat
Investment:Growing market segment
Natural or impregnated
Matrix Opal
Opal formed within host rock
Body Tone:Variable
Colors:Flashes within dark matrix
Value:$20-$800 per carat
Investment:Decorative market
Often stabilized or impregnated
Capture the Rainbow Fire
Create jewelry that celebrates uniqueness and magic with opal's captivating play of color.