OPALS

 Over the past few decades, multicoloured opals from Ethiopia have gained popularity in the gemstone industry. These opals are famous for their exciting colour play, which is a stunning display of spectral colours that change and shift as the gemstone is viewed from different angles.
The top-grade Ethiopian Opal which has a high degree of clarity can make a facet cut and can be cabochon based on its transparency. Rarely we do see so many hues in single-piece opals and sometimes we even find violet which is exceptionally uncommon in opals. The colour combinations are unique. Ethiopian opals are hydrophane and they can absorb water which can turn opal milky. Other products like chemicals can be avoided containing colours, oils, or lotions which could harm the gem material. When Opal gets soaked in water, the material turns colourless like glass, but it returns to its beauty after a few days in dry conditions.
When purchasing opals, factors such as play-of-colour intensity, transparency, and overall condition significantly influence their value. Opals are prized for their individuality and the mesmerizing patterns that make each gemstone a one-of-a-kind piece of nature's art.