A fine opal ring set in precious metal is one of the most beautiful things in the world. The interior play of colours and the enchanting flashes make it difficult to take your eyes away from its beautiful appearance. Historically believed to be an attraction of good fortune falling from heaven in a flash of lightning, many people shy away from wearing opals because they believe it to be their misfortune. What is this tantalising gemstone that has inspired so many myths and the real truth behind its notorious misfortune should be known.
Opal is the most covered sterling silver opal bracelets in the world and the birthstone of October. Literally meaning "colour change precious stone", the name "opal" comes from the Latin word "opalus", it itself comes from the Greek "opalios" meaning "change of colour"; And the ancient Sanskrit "upal", meaning "precious stone". This is a perfect description because opals are most valuable for their unique fiery colour play, which is called opulence. It is the fifth most sought after gemstone after the "Big 4" of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.The opals were considered lucky, which brought beauty, success and happiness to the wearer by the ancient Greeks; They were considered by the Romans to be a symbol of hope and purity; And was thought of by the Arabs as protection from lightning and to protect the wearer from unwanted elements of daily life. With all this good opinion, the way this glorious gemstone was denounced as a carrier of misfortune is a matter of concern.
It all started in 1890, when a new supply of opal was discovered, which was so beautiful, with a bed and a play of colours in the gemstone that had never been seen before. Opel's previous supply to Europe was Indian, and some came from the Middle East, but most came from Hungary. Opal's new deposit was so subtle in its combination of colour drama that it simply surpassed Opal's other supplies.As it began to enter the European market, new opals began to threaten established supply lines. To protect their market, Hungarian opal suppliers claimed that the new opals were not genuine. They claimed that the beautiful new opals were fake.This caused a huge uproar among the Upal lovers, who did not know what to believe. Things got worse when Sir Walter Scott created the myth in one of his novels that opals are unfortunate for someone who was not born in October. It would probably have stuck in the coffin of the European opal market if Queen Victoria had not stepped foot. He finally dispelled the myth of Opel's misfortune by deciding to give Upal jewellery as a gift at a royal wedding!