Explore Opal Eternal Beauty

At the origin of the world, in the time of dreams, the colors of the rainbow were born from the reflection of sunlight on the scales of the Ngalyod snake.

Perhaps this Australian Aboriginal legend illustrates the ancient formation of opal between 64 and 145 million years ago. It has been known to mankind since the dawn of time, and the oldest known human use dates back to 4,000 B.C. It is Ethiopian; Since then, opals have fascinated people the world over, and there are countless legends and beliefs about their magical qualities;

Geologically, although some have volcanic origins, they were formed by extreme and rapid dewatering of silica-rich water on clay-sand sedimentary rock; Their amorphous crystalline system is made up of silicates and water, giving them the ability to refract and reflect the light that passes through them in all the colors of the visible light spectrum;

It is said that Mark Antony wanted to give the most beautiful jewel possible to his Queen Cleopatra and asked Senator Nonius to give him his magnificent blue opal for this purpose; Nonius preferred to runaway rather than give it, being too enamored of her incredible beauty;

These gems fascinate with their shimmering brilliance and possess a natural aura as intense as the aurora borealis and rainbows after the rain;

Each of our opals is unique, meticulously hand-cut to optimize their singular beauty and offer you the very best;