Rings

.75ct OpalThe name Opal was probably derived from Sanskrit "upala", meaning "valuable stone". This was the root for the Greek term "opallios", meaning "color change".
This "play of color" is one of opal's main characteristics. The gem is found in a range of hues, including white opal (the most common); black opal; "boulder" opal (black opal with iron oxide); crystal or water opal, which is transparent; and fire opal, which has a yellow to orange to red body color.
For this fantastic play of color are responsible small spheres from silica gel caused interference and refraction manifestations.
Opals with strong flashes of red fire are the most prized.
Most stones are cut and polished to round or oval cabochons to enhance color play.
Throughout history people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is said to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true love. The color play of opal reflects changing emotions and moods of people.
With a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, opal is relatively fragile, and care should be taken not to scratch, chip or crack it.
Opal is the birthstone for October. And .65ctw TanzaniteTanzanite was named after its country of origin by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tanzanite is an extraordinary gemstone which occurs in only one place worldwide, the East African state of Tanzania.
Tanzanite is a variety of the mineral zoisite. It occurs in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors. The stone is known for its wonderful colour, pure blue with overtones of purple. Heat treatment releases this spectacular colors, because in its natural form, tanzanite is typically brown with reddish, orange, yellow or bronze hues.
With a ranking of 6.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale tanzanite is not particularly hard.
This gemstone is cut in every imaginable shape from the classical round shape to a number of imaginative cuts.
Its deep blue with the slightly purple tint is one of the most extravagant colours. It personifies unconventional elegance. Those who wears it exudes confidence and individuality. Ring

10mm Mosaic OpalThe name Opal was probably derived from Sanskrit "upala", meaning "valuable stone". This was the root for the Greek term "opallios", meaning "color change".
This "play of color" is one of opal's main characteristics. The gem is found in a range of hues, including white opal (the most common); black opal; "boulder" opal (black opal with iron oxide); crystal or water opal, which is transparent; and fire opal, which has a yellow to orange to red body color.
For this fantastic play of color are responsible small spheres from silica gel caused interference and refraction manifestations.
Opals with strong flashes of red fire are the most prized.
Most stones are cut and polished to round or oval cabochons to enhance color play.
Throughout history people have believed in the healing power of Opal. It is said to be able to solve depressions and to help its wearer find the true love. The color play of opal reflects changing emotions and moods of people.
With a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs scale, opal is relatively fragile, and care should be taken not to scratch, chip or crack it.
Opal is the birthstone for October. Doublet Solitaire Ring