Opal's Magic and Mystery

Opals are flirty little creatures! They wink at you when you least expect it, making you take a second look. And they like to playfully dance and flash whenever the light hits them.  These extraordinary gemstones generally display a variety of colors, yet have a complex d history regarding whether they bring good luck or bad luck to the person who wears them.

The Willow Leaf Opal Engagement Ring is set with a rose cut opal that just sparkles with ever-changing color.

In the Middle Ages, opals were considered the most precious and highly valued of gemstones. Because of their flashes of color, they were called the “magician’s stone.” It was thought that the many colors made the opal the stone that held the powers of every other gemstone. They became associated with good luck and supernatural power.

Fast forward to the late 1800’s, and their association with good luck changed. It was believed to originate from the true story of King Alfonso XII of Spain, who fell in love with the Comtesse de Castiglione , but who married his cousin, Mercedes of Orleans, instead. Supposedly, the Comtesse sent the newly married couple an opal ring as a wedding present for the king’s new wife. After wearing the ring for a few months, the Mercedes mysteriously died. 

The king then gave the ring to his grandmother, who died soon after receiving the ring. So, the king then gave the ring to his sister, who died soon after, and then his sister-in-law, who (you guessed it!) died as well.

And then, for some crazy reason, he decided to wear the ring himself, and he died a month later. Now, they probably all died from the Black Plague, that was menacing humanity at that time, but nevertheless, the myth that opals can bring the wearer misfortune, sorrow, and bad luck was born.

The magical colors of dawn can adorn your finger in this one-of-a-kind Sunlight and Mist Opal and Ruby Ring.

Opals are one of the world’s most beautiful and surprising gemstones. They are the traditional birthstone for the month of October, and are the gemstone gift of choice for those celebrating their fourteenth wedding anniversary.  Today, they symbolize hope, purity, luck, and fidelity, making them a popular choice for non-traditional gemstone engagement rings. 

So, go on and wear your opals and let their mesmerizing array of colors attract good things to you!

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