Opal Jewelry

Gemstone Information

Opal Gemstone & Information

Gemopedia™

While we often think of opal in terms of phenomenal play of color, this gemstone family is full of other unique and appealing members that have their own allure. Gems can be transparent, translucent or opaque and form in almost any color in many locations around the world. Get to know all the varieties of this unique family by looking at our fire opal, dendritic opal, hyalite, Caramel Spice Opal (TM), Morado Opal (TM), along with even more blue, pink and green varieties. With such an endless array, opal truly is the 'Queen of Gemstones'.

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Explore our extensive collection of opal jewelry including rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. We also offer opal jewelry sets and loose opal stones. Find the perfect cut and your favorite color, JTV's opal jewelry collection gives you countless options.

By refracting and bouncing light off silica found within the stone, opals shine in a way no other gemstones do. The name comes from the Ancient Greek opallios, meaning 'to see a change of color.' The opal gemstone is a kaleidoscope of color and light. Though blue and white are often seen as traditional opal colors, JTV offers opal in a wide variety of shades. Black opal has become very popular, and red, orange, yellow, green, purple, pink, and even multi-color opals are all available for you. Find the piece of opal jewelry that best fits your individual style.

Opals are found all over the world, most commonly in Ethiopia and Australia, but also closer to home in locations like Mexico and Nevada (the Black Fire Opal is one of Nevada's signatures). The birthstone of October, opals make a fantastic gift for those born in the tenth month. Discover opal jewelry from JTV's diverse collection of specialized brands like Aztec Style, Bella Luce, Pacific Style, Timna Jewelry Collection and more.

Having been around since antiquity, there's been many legends surrounding opals. In the Middle Ages it was said that opals were lucky and that their constantly shifting colors meant that all gemstones were held within them. Women from this era found the opal so bewitching that it became common practice to wear these gemstones all the time in the hope that it would keep their hair color from fading. These superstitions may not be entirely true, but with opal jewelry this colorful and vibrant, it's hard not to believe a little bit in magic.