Is the opal really bad luck?

When opals were first found in Australia in 1849 during the gold rush, many miners faced bad luck due to poor planning, not the opal itself. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, where 95% of the world's precious opals are produced, despite being found in other countries like Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, and the western US. Recently, opals have become very popular, especially boulder opals.

The Boulder Opal is unique among gemstones with its intense flashes of colour formed over 100 million years ago from hydrated silica embedded in ironstone. Opal comes from the Greek word 'opallus' which loosely translates as 'changing color'. Australia is the world's only source for boulder opals, with boulder opals making up only 2% of its entire opal output. As each opal is unique in color and shape boulder opals are usually cut flat or in cabochon with the natural ironstone backing intact.

A stone of strength, boulder opal is said to calm the inner soul, give clarity and aid in circulation.

We love opals…have a look at our lovely new boulder opal ring…