FIRE OPAL

FIRE OPAL

Fire Opal is the transparent form of opal and like other opal forms, consists of silicic acid with a relatively high water content, was named for its colour. Its name is derived from the Roman word ‘Opalus’, related to the Ops, the wife of Saturn, the Goddess of fertility.Being the member of semi-precious stones, the gemstone is composed in spherical layers to create three-dimensional spaces to lend radiance and intensity to the stone. It has an internal structure which causes it to diffract light thus exhibiting a range of colours. Depending on the conditions under which the stone is formed, fire opal exhibits different colours varying from yellow to orange and to red which gives fire to its name. And the more intense its body colour is - in other words, the more ‘fire' it has- the more valuable a Fire Opal will be. It can be mainly found in Brazil, but the other places where fire opal is mined are Honduras or Guatemala, USA, Canada, Australia, Ethiopia and Turkey.

Taking places in many legends, Fire Opal is famous especially in Mexico. In Mayas and Aztecs, it was believed that a gem such an extent as the fire opal with that kind of vivacity could only have been created in the waters of paradise. That’s why they called it quetzalitzlipyollitli, the 'stone of the bird of paradise'. And they used the stone for ritualistic purposes. That’s why today, fire opal is the national gemstone of Mexico. On the other hand, there is a rumor that Cleopatra worn a set of fire opals to attract Mark Anthony, ruler of Rome. And Queen Victoria used the pieces of opal jewelry as a protector against evil and enemies. As a plethora of colors and the symbol of heavenly beauty, Fire Opal is the October birthstone.

Since quality is the first step taken to create special fire opal jewelry of rings, earrings, necklaces, cufflinks, Fire opals in AAA quality and with the colour of nearly red are supplied by Glamira. Lending charm and beauty to any jewelry they are crafted in, fire opal is a perfect stone to use with any alloy and design. By configuring a pair of fire opal earrings, you can hear the sounds of rivers in paradise. Or you can attract your love, ruler of your heart by a fire opal ring in a way Cleopatra did! All in all, let Glamira turn your life into a sacred ritual of brilliance.