The rainbow in an opal, the jardin of an emerald, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire—learn why gemologists call these "phenomena" or "inclusions" instead of "flaws."

Toothpaste to clean jewelry? Indestructible diamonds? Join Leslie as she debunks these and ten other popular jewelry myths.

Revitalize your look with our beautifully crafted Hemptique® light blue polished hemp crochet bracelet, accentuated by alluring sea "opal" glass beads, showcasing a captivating translucent to semitranslucent radiance.

Opal is an uncommon gemstone with an equally uncommon beauty and a sadly common fragility--leading it to be recreated in the laboratory as a stronger composite that withstands the stresses the natural opal cannot.

The fire of the diamond, the play of colors in an opal, the shimmering asterisk in a star sapphire--these optical effects make gemstone materials even more beautiful. Read this article to learn about these fascinating effects.

Q: I have some opals stored in glycerine oil. They have been in oil since the 1930s. Must they stay in the oil or can I put them in cage bails?

Mermaid style with plenty of swing! Druzy teardrops bring opal-like colorplay to this pair of long dangle earrings.

One is a beautiful number. One sterling silver drop with peg + one half-drilled "opal" bead + one bail + one chain = one timelessly elegant pendant necklace.

Ethiopian opal has a milky white to light amber base coloring and displays the play of color that makes opals both famous and highly desired for jewelry.

Peruvian opals were originally thought to be a gift from the Incan goddess Pachamama. Peruvian opal doesn't have the fiery play of light, but it does possess a beautiful iridescent quality.

Opal is the birthstone of October, the 14th marriage anniversary and is a stunning visually "fiery" stone that gets its name from the Sanskrit word upala.

(also called lustre) A description of how light interacts with the surface of a material. Originally applied to gemstones such as the pearl or opal. The use of luster/lustre has been expanded to indicate a glossy sheen on other materials such as glass.

Natural stones that generally have a lower value than precious stones, including amethyst, aventurine, carnelian, garnet, opal, rose quartz and others. Primarily used in fashion jewelry.

Karen Leslie's Chakra Opallios-Yin integrates classic and modern feels with a beautiful range of blue beadwork strung along the length of a zipper and fashioned into a trendsetting necklace.

Easily transition from battle to celebration with this one-of-a-kind bracelet. Traditional chainmaille techniques combine with pink opal to create an air of sophistication.

A Mexican opal bead makes for the shimmering centerpiece to the ball chain comprising this beautiful ring.

A wonder from down under, this metal pendant features a milky Australian opal center and accentuated wire coil contours.

This project has a magical effect with sparkling white opal AB Crystal Passions® beads that appear to float on 24Kt gold-plated Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire.

Elevate any ensemble effortlessly with this user-friendly jewelry project. It's a breeze to string together and is destined to become a beloved customer favorite.

You don’t have to wait for Be an Angel day to bring happiness into someone's life. Be an angel for everyone and anyone, with angels made of wing charms, beads caps and druk glass beads.

Metal, glass and crystal beads emulate moonbeams falling to the Earth's surface in this necklace and earring set. Sea opal cabochons reflect the beauty of a full moon.

Celebrate our nation's birthday in style with red, white and blue sparklers. Perfect for summer barbeques and picnics, this design is sure to bring you lots of summer sales.

Made with resin, these luminescent drops give jewelry designs the signature opal gemstone flash at a fraction of the cost and pair beautifully with the gold-plated components.

The stunning green “opal” gemstones in this bracelet offer a rich, earthy tone that is both captivating and unique.