The opal is the only stone that can showcase every color of the rainbow. Since the first recorded discovery of precious opal in the 1840s, its fabulous play-of-color has enchanted people all over the world. When you look at an opal it’s like looking through a kaleidoscope, with every turn of the gem creating mesmerizing flashes of light. Not long...read more
The opal is the only stone that can showcase every color of the rainbow. Since the first recorded discovery of precious opal in the 1840s, its fabulous play-of-color has enchanted people all over the world. When you look at an opal it’s like looking through a kaleidoscope, with every turn of the gem creating mesmerizing flashes of light. Not long ago, Australia was the premier source of opals. However, things have changed in the past ten years, when high quality opals were found in the Wollo Province of Ethiopia. This new discovery changed everything – before, Australian opal dealers were able to set the market price for opals, but now consumers have a choice – and a much more affordable one. At Stauer, when these new gemstone discoveries happen we act fast and our buyers have been able to secure the absolute best pricing on absolutely gorgeous opals.
Opals are usually cut in a smooth cabochon shape, but we’ve sourced something truly extraordinary exclusively for our Private Vault clients. In all our years in this business, we’ve only come across one stone cutter who will cut opals in this brilliant honeycomb shape – the facets used in this cut bring an unprecedented sparkle and enhance the dazzling vivid fire we love so much about opals.
By owning a honeycomb opal you pay homage to the power and exuberance of beauty and nature. It’s a testament to your appreciation for the rare and exquisite and is destined to become a precious heirloom treasured for years to come.
