Blue Andean opal bracelet A (7-8mm balls)

BRA-OPAB-03
Origin: Peru
Grade: A

Opal comes from the name “opalus” in Latin or “opallios” in Greek. However, the original source comes from the Sanskrit word "upala", which translates to precious stone.

Peruvian blue opal also goes by the names “Andean opal” or “Andean opal”. It is located in a place between the Pacific coast and the Andes Mountains. This region near the Nazca Desert is known for its geoglyphs. For information, a geoglyph is a large drawing or pattern created on the ground. In fact, geoglyph literally means “engraving or chiseling of the earth”.

Peru is the only country where quality blue opal can be obtained. The deposits are relatively few in number, which gives this fabulous stone the quality of a rare and precious stone.

It is still little known to the general public, because it was discovered recently, in 1990. However, a legend remains.

In Greek mythology, it is said that the king of the gods, Zeus, was the originator of this legend. Following a fierce battle with the Titans, Zeus was victorious and he shed tears of joy. The tears upon contact with the ground transformed into blue opal stone. Subsequently, the Greeks attributed powers of clairvoyance and prophecy to the bearer of the stone.

In the world of opals, blue opal is nicknamed “common opal” because it is not iridescent, that is, it does not appear to change color depending on the angle of view or the lighting You can find common opals all over the world, in various colors. Otherwise, there are also so-called noble opals, which present plays of colors, extracted in Australia, Brazil, etc.

Peruvian opals display all shades of blue. Their colors range from azure blue, sky blue, turquoise blue to pale green. Some opals offer an intense turquoise blue that evokes the color of Paraiba tourmaline, others are such a light blue that they are reminiscent of aquamarine. All shades of blue are present in Peruvian opal. This easily captures the light and thus reveals its incredible shades of blue.

Peruvian opal belongs to the large quartz family with a significant proportion of water. It does not crystallize, it is hydrated silica dioxide. The origin of its color is due to micro-inclusions composed mainly of copper. So, it is a rock very rich in silicon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Blue opal has a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10, the highest hardness on this same scale. Blue opal can therefore be worked in jewelry. It is also widely used in lithotherapy.

In lithotherapy, blue opal is a stone which contributes to open-mindedness. It improves the understanding of others. It develops feelings of compassion and empathy. It removes unconscious obstacles due to buried beliefs and fears. It relieves psychological trauma. It releases anxiety and anguish. This incredible stone reveals unsuspected qualities.
It is an excellent stone for letting go. It encourages you to live the present moment with complete confidence. It restores confidence and provides peace. It is perfect for people who are not aware of their potential.
Blue opal is ideal for students, as it stimulates thinking, sharpens intuition and facilitates memorization. Furthermore, blue opal promotes quality, restorative sleep which provides great energy upon waking.