The Enchanting World Of Opal - The Complete Guide to Opal
Discover the fascinating world of opal gemstones, nature's most mesmerizing jewels of fire and colour. Known as the The Enchanting World Of Opal, the opal has captured hearts and imaginations for centuries. This ultimate opal reference book reveals the beauty, science, and spiritual significance behind one of the world's most precious and mysterious gemstones.
Journey deep into the world of Australian opals, Ethiopian opals, Mexican fire opals, Brazilian opals, and more. Learn how opals are formed, mined, cut, and polished - and understand how their fire colour patterns, body tones, and play-of-colour define their beauty and value. Explore opal history, metaphysical meanings, market trends, and investment insights, all in one beautifully written guide.
Inside you'll discover:
The geological formation and natural origins of opal gemstones
What is Opal
How to care for and protect opals, ensuring lasting brilliance
How opals are set in jewellery - craftsmanship and preservation
The secrets of opal colour, clarity, patterns and rarity
The story of Lightning Ridge &Coober Pedy - Black, White, Crystal And Boulder Opals
Opal meanings, healing properties, and symbolism in cultures worldwide
The history of Opals through the ages - Middle Ages, Egyptians, Victorians and more
The art of investing in opal collections and identifying valuable stones
124 Written topic areas covered
Bonus Professional Opal Gallery Section
Perfect for gem collectors, jewellers, gemologists, historians, and gemstone enthusiasts, The Enchanting World Of Opal is a complete guide for anyone captivated by the opal's enchanting brilliance.
Celebrate the gemstone of rainbows - a symbol of passion, prophecy, and transformation - and uncover why opal is truly the most magical gemstone on Earth.
Once you have studied this guide you will become an expert in the subject of Opal gemstones, ideal for taking your career in gemology, jewellery making or becoming an Opal dealer.
Note from Author - Few gemstones captivate the imagination like opal ' The Gem of Light and Colour.' With its rainbow fire and ever-changing brilliance, opal has fascinated collectors, jewellers, and dreamers for centuries.
In this beautifully written and comprehensive guide, you'll explore the world of opal gemstones - from the famous Australian black opals of Lightning Ridge and white opals of Coober Pedy, to the mystical Ethiopian, Mexican, and Brazilian opals that glow with inner light.
Learn how opal is formed, its fire colour patterns, body tone, brightness, and clarity - and what gives each gem its unique personality and value. Discover the art of cutting, setting, and caring for opal jewellery, ensuring your collection remains radiant for generations.
Opal is more than a gemstone - it is a symbol of hope, passion, and creativity. From Aboriginal Dreamtime legends to royal crowns and modern jewellery design, opal's story is one of Earth's most magical transformations.
Whether you're a gemstone collector, jewellery lover, healer, or investor, this book is your essential guide to understanding, appreciating, and cherishing nature's masterpiece of light.
