What is an opal stone?

You've probably heard the name of this beautiful stone before, but you didn't really know what it was... With the arrival of our Opal collection, we think it's the perfect time to explain what opal is, as well as some facts you need to know about this beautiful stone that adds a unique touch to any outfit!

WHAT IS OPAL?

Opal is a stone composed mainly of silica. Its particularity lies in the way it scatters light, a phenomenon called opalescence. Opal is a precious stone, especially known for its multi-colored shine. Unlike precious stones like ruby ​​and sapphire, which have a defined color, opal presents, in the same stone, shades of blue, green and purple depending on the light and the angle from which you look at it.

NATURAL OPAL VS LABORATORY OPAL

Lab-grown opal, also called synthetic opal, is a stone created in a laboratory that mimics the visual and chemical properties of natural opal. Unlike natural opal, which is formed under geological conditions, lab-grown opal is produced in a matter of months using advanced scientific techniques.

Characteristics of laboratory opal

• Similar chemical composition : Lab-grown opal is usually made from silica, the same compound that forms natural opal. Therefore, it has the same internal structures and light scattering effects.

• Controlled opalescence : Like natural opal, synthetic opal displays multi-colored reflections.

• Appearance : It is difficult to distinguish a lab-grown opal from a natural opal with the naked eye.

The Benefits of Lab Opal

• More Affordable Price : One of the reasons why people choose synthetic opal is its lower cost compared to natural opal.

• Reduced environmental impact : Mining natural opal can cause environmental disruption. For synthetic opal, the ecological impact is generally lower, as it is produced in a laboratory.

• Availability : Synthetic opal is available in unlimited quantities and can be produced on demand.

OUR OPAL JEWELRY

Now that you know the opal stone well, don't wait any longer and get yourself some jewelry from our Opal collection that you will find on our site.

The Opal collection offers around ten pieces of gold and silver jewelry featuring synthetic opal, to provide you with a durable and economical option while preserving the shine and beauty of the stone.

Live an extraordinary shopping experience, like that of each of our loyal customers and enjoy minimalist jewelry in Quebec at affordable prices.

DID YOU KNOW?

1. The first significant discoveries of opal took place in Europe in the early 19th century.

2. In ancient times, opal was considered a magical stone, capable of protecting its wearer from evil spirits.

3. The origin of the word opal comes from the Sanskrit word upala , meaning precious stone , which is originally Greek.