history of opals – Peter Suchy Blog

An Opal Ring Will Not Make You Invisible!

During the Middle Ages, there was the belief that a genuine opal could make you invisible if you wrapped it in a fresh bay leaf. Those who tried to follow this recipe attributed failure to achieve invisibility to the leaf’s lack of freshness. After scouring our inventory of opal rings, we are certain that they […]

Are Opals Lucky and Where Do They Come From?

Gorgeous colorations have turned opals into miniature works of art. Colors commonly seen include white, dark blue, turquoise and various color mixes. In some rare cases, the color scheme changes with the onlooker’s perspective. Scientists have traced back the inimitable color displays to silica gel spheres that refract the light at differing intervals. The resulting […]