The revival of coloured gemstones brings forth a stone of creativity which in itself carries an inconceivable whirlwind of colours thanks to the tiny spheres of silica within its composition. Throughout history, due to its kaleidoscopic beauty, admirers have likened opals to Monet’s impressionist paintings, cosmos and fireworks. In Arabian lore, Opals were believed to have acquired their striking bright lights by falling from heaven in lightning bolts and to the ancient Greeks; they held mystical powers that imbued their wearers with foresight and clarity.
Yet the most fascinating aspect about Opals lies in their uniqueness. No two are the same even if they were to originate from the same place.
Floored by their unpredictable nature, many have sought to capture their fire and opulence with just the right degree of pomp. One distinguished sleight of hand was how Piaget subtly plays up the Opal’s medieval associations with the evil eye and presented a white gold cuff timepiece that showcased a stunning natural blue opal dial with vivid specks of greens, oranges and pinks, further illuminated with 1,699 brilliant-cut diamonds on its spherical cage.
Chopard’s stunning drop earrings featured 62 luminous white opals (33 carats) set in white diamond pave and 18k white gold.
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