opal
Opal is a mineral composed of silicon and water, as well as various inclusions. The water content varies from stone to stone, ranging from 1% to 27%. When exposed to UV light, opal ranges in color from white to green.
Opal is a very old stone, if not the oldest, having been discovered 20 million years ago. Poinçon 22 has chosen this stone for its Nuances Trio ring, combining the light of gold pearls with the clarity of pink opal.
Where does opal come from?
The word opal comes from the Greek "Opallios", which means nuances of colors, the very definition of opal's uniqueness and unparalleled number of colors!
Australian legend has it that God descended to Earth on a rainbow, bringing a brilliant, sparkling color to all the stones.
Others say that opal gets its magic from a mixture of the colors of all the other precious and fine stones. Finally, among Europeans, opal was considered a stone of good luck and a symbol of hope, purity and truth.
What does the Pink opal symbolize?
Opal is associated with the month of October. It corresponds to the zodiac signs of Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces, Cancer and Virgo.
Pink opal, as its name suggests, is a member of the opal family and gets its pink color from silicon dioxide.
Pink opal is said to bring calm and reassurance. The "Peruvian" pink opal is said to symbolize love and benevolence, in both friendly and loving relationships. Pink opal is said to be beneficial for Parkinson's disease, sight, heart and lungs.
The different varieties
- Fire opal, named for its brilliant red color, like fire.
- Milk-white opal, as its name suggests, is close in color to the ecru of milk.
- Hydrophane, also white, but with the particularity of changing color on contact with water. It goes from opacity to transparency in a matter of moments.
- Hyalite is colorless and translucent. It may, however, show some blue nuances .
- Jelly opal is blue-gray in color, with some light reflections like black opal.
- Harlequin opal is famous and in great demand thanks to all its extraordinary colored glitter.
Fire opal
HOW TO WEAR IT
The pink opal is a stone that you can easily associate with your other jewels, and your outfits. Its soft and feminine colour will dress your hand in an elegant and refined way. Choose rose gold for a tone-on-tone ring, or yellow gold for a more statutory ring.
A ring you can wear on the ring finger or middle finger, but also on the index finger for a more assertive style. An originality that balances with the softness and elegance of the ring.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR OPAL JEWELRY?
In everyday life, take care of your jewelry by protecting it from toxic substances such as perfume, creams, chlorine, etc., but also by removing it when you are involved in sports or manual activities.
Jewelry Poinçon 22 likes to be pampered: the more you take care of your jewelry, the better it will be with you throughout your life. Find out more about our tips for caring for your jewelry here.
