 Black Opal Gemstone
Black opal is appeared to be translucent to opaque, with play-of-color against a black or dark background. It’s considered to be the rarest, whereas white, gray, and green are the most common. It has been reported that Northern African opal was used to make tools as early as 4000 BC. The first discovery of opal was from Ethiopia in 1994, precious opal appeared in the Menz Gishe District, North Shewa Province. Just like the white opal, the black opal is found at the contact zone between the volcanic rock series and the underlying clay-rich layer. They often in demand because the color contrast is much greater against the dark background.
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 “Mystical Steps” Opal Ring by Ivy Teong
蛋白石 [ dànbáishí ] Opal, its name is derived from the Sanskrit upala, which means "jewel". Being the birthstone for October's babies, is unique individually and adorned with its color combination. It has also been said it is the Artist's stone or Stone of Hope, for seven notes and seven colours reflecting to rainbow. It is always associated with passion, harmony & enhances self-worth. It is a perfect piece connect with the wearer as he has a strong art sense and love to collect unique ornaments. The Mystical Steps was designed base on four steps represent step of hope, step of greater height, step of values and step to a land of mystery. Wishing the wearer wishes would come true and always surround with strength and colorful moments.  Opal For October Birthstone
Opal, the birthstone for October's babies, is truly unique individually and adorned with its color combination. It has also been said it is the Artist's stone or Stone of Hope, for seven notes and seven colours reflecting to rainbow. It is always associated with passion, harmony & enhances self worth. The picture at the bottom was seen under microscope showing some color fantasy just like underwater world.  Pink Fantasy Pendant
As for the pendant, the placement and choice of stones, shape, cut are slightly different. They consists of Pink Opal, Pink Rhodonite, Pyrope Garnet and Pink Tourmaline. When wear together with earrings it is still harmonious even with slight variation.  Pink Fantasy Earrings
The earrings is a twin piece with Pink Opal, Pyrope Garnet and Pink Rhodonite.  Pink Fantasy Jewelry Collection By Ivy T
Do you think pink is a lovely colour? In this set of jewelry, the pendant and earrings main stone consists of Pink Opal and Pink Rhodonite with pink gold (rose gold). Supplement stones will be Tourmaline, Garnet and Spinel. The color of pink was chosen because of the admiration of pink flower such as cherry blossom and peach blossom. The inspiration also drawn from not only the flower, but the details such as the petal, bud and blooming flowers that made up the color and shape combinations. Another combination is the choice of cabochon and facet cut stones which made up a balance reflection or you may call understatement because opaque stone create unique luster and facet stone create light reflection. Each type of cut has its beauty and in this design when put up together, it creates a different outcome. In this jewelry design variation it is definitely a perfect choice to use pink (rose) gold base for the great matching finished. |
Author"Sharing is caring", by Ivy Teong, Chief Designer, Juwelen Design. She is also the author for juwelendesign.blogspot.my or ivyteong.blogspot.com 
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