Opal is the birthstone for the month of October, along with tourmaline. It is also the semi-precious stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. More than 90% of the world’s opals come from Australia, and the rest can be found in other parts of the world such as Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Ethiopia and the United States. Opals from Mexico are called “Mexican Opal“.
There are many different types of natural opals. To name a few, there are black, white, crystal, fire, hyalite, water, hydrophane and honey opal. Black Opal is the most valued of Opals.
Apparently the inner “fire” or play of the colors in opals attracts forces that bring money $$$! Some believe the darkness of the black opal can hold and release power! Of course this can be good or bad, up to the beholder of the opal. Remember to use your power for good and not evil!
Wearing opal as jewellery is relatively modern practice. In ancient times, people wore opals to cure eye diseases, it is also believed if opal was wrapped in fresh bay leaf’s it would keep others from seeing you! This superstition earned opal the popular designation of patronus furum, Latin for “patron of thieves.”
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