Best 5 Excuses For Fire Opal Jewellery

by John S Stewart
Globe Jewellery Ltd

The Introduction

Fire Opal Rings, Fire Opal Earrings and Fire Opal Pendants for example, as well as all the other family of Fire Opal Jewellery, often called "Mexican Fire Opal Jewellery" are all commonly seen these days. Originally first brought to the notice of Europeans when delivered back from Mexico by the Spanish Conquistadors around the start of the 6th Century, they are usually lighter than other opals, and were originally called "Girasols" from the Spanish term for "Sunflower".

The most famous source of fire opals is in the state of Quertaro in Mexico. Artefacts in Mexico prove that fire opal was first known to the Aztecs, Incas and Mayas, some of whom which decorated their most prized artworks and figurines with inlaid fire opal, and used it in their jewellery, shaping them like the "Feathered Serpent," or their "God of death".

Infamously, the writer Sir Walter Scott published what was called "Anne of Geierstein" ("The Mist Maiden") in 1828, that included references to fire opals and its so-called links to some things evil, and to that of death. These best selling published facts, were actually presumed to very much cause a drop in fire opal jewellery popularity at that time, up to around that of an amazing 50%.

In 1960 a sudden re-emergence in the gemstones demand and popularity, especially in Japan where it was second only to that of diamonds, sapphire and rubies, brought it back in the lime-light. Even today Japan is the world's largest importer of this gemstone.

Five Great Reasons

1. Colour Of Fire Opal

Fire opals most often only exhibit one show of colour. They are also said to be transparent or translucent and are known as "jelly" opals. They are found in yellow, orange and red variations only. Quite rarely, a fire opal that does in fact show flashes of green from inside will be seen.

2. Legends

It was believed by the Ancient South Americans that this gem would bring about everlasting youth and beauty, similar in their beliefs to their "Bird of Paradise". It also offered great success and happiness to the wearer.

3. Fire Opal Birthstone

The Fire Opal is reputed to be the birthstone for those who are indeed born in October.

4. Fire Opal Anniversary Stone

The fire opal celebrates all anniversaries of 14 years.

5. Zodiac Sign

Fire opal crystals are associated to both the planet Venus and Zodiac sign for Libra.

My Conclusion

"Mexican" Fire Opal Jewellery, and also those beautiful dark orange-red and sometimes more expensive examples of "Brazilian" Fire Opals, in some fashions guru's eyes never look better than when seen manufactured in types of White Gold Fire Opal Pendants, White Gold Fire Opal Earrings, and obviously White Gold Fire Opal Rings. The contrast between that of the white gold and fabulous gemstone hues, is simply amazing.

Because the stones that are present in Fire Opal Rings for example, as well as all other sorts of Fire Opal Jewellery, are found to contain around 10% water, they are fairly soft in nature and should be treated accordingly with a little extra care. They should be removed when necessary to protect them from knocks and scratches, extremes of heat, when swimming or washing, as well as obviously being cleaned and stored carefully.

Ancient South American tribes referred to this wondrous gemstone as liking that of the "Bird Of Paradise". They say said it was symbolically linked to providing the wearer with everlasting youth, wealth and happiness. What better reasons could there be to purchase an item of Fire Opal Jewellery for any lady...

Good luck in your quest.

John S Stewart has over thirty yrs experience throughout the jewellery trade, and recommends visiting Globe Jewellery today, for the nicest range of Fire Opal Rings and other amazing Fire Opal Jewellery!

Article submitted Saturday, November 12, 2011 & read 74 times.

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