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Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow

Opal Jewelry -- Your Own Personal Piece of Rainbow

Opal is a magnificent gemstone whose shades encompass virtually every hue in the color spectrum. The play of color is different on every stone, and its shimmering hues gave rise to the word ‘opalescent.’ Because it is such an entrancing and unique gemstone, it is no wonder that opal jewelry is very popular among collectors and fashion enthusiasts.
— David van Niekerk
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Australian Opal colour Patterns and how they form

Australian Opal colour Patterns and how they form

I would like to have a closer look at the beauty of Australian Opals and specifically how they show different colours and patterns. Opal is a basically Hydrated Silica that...
— David van Niekerk
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