Opal

Opal is a hardened silica gem (usually contains 5-15% water).  It's noncrystalline vs other gemstones.  In gemology, Opal's crystal form is amorphous and can be found in sedimentary rock, such as ironstone and sandstone or running as vein thry igeneous rock.  There are 2 varieties: precious Opal, which shows flashes of color (iridescence), depneding on the angle of viewing and common or "potch" Opal, which is often Opaque and displys little to no iridescence. Opal ranks 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, so it must be treated with care.   

As part of our IGYSL Collection, we carry fine Australian Solid Black Opal, Crystal Opals and Boulder Opals, loose gemstones and fine jewelry items.  You can't beat our prices.  We buy directly from Australian, so we cut out the middleman.  We don't believe in hiking up our prices like most retail jewelers.  

We have also started carrying Africian Opals.  We stock loose gemstones as well as finished jewelry pieces.  

As part of our Up and Comer's Collection, we do carry Opal doublets, which is a least expensive option to the Solid Black Opals.  Our Doublet jewelry items are still lovely gemstones and offer an alternative for those who do not wish to make a larger investment.