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Opals are the most beloved by Japanese people in the world.
Pink tourmaline with a beautiful vibrant pink color
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| Gemstone Name | opal | Pink tourmaline |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Name | opal | Tourmaline (silicate group name) |
| Japanese name | proteinaceous stone | Tourmaline |
| Origin of the name | The name comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word "upala" meaning "precious stone." | The name comes from the Sinhalese word "Trumali" meaning "to have many things." |
| color | Colorless, milky white, brown, red, yellow, blue, etc. Various colors can be seen due to the play of colors. | pink |
| Mohs hardness | 5–6.5 | 7 to 7.5 |
| Origin | Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia, etc. | Brazil, America, Kenya, etc. |
| Stone meaning | Hope, joy, innocence | Tolerance, patience, friendship |
| effect | Floating talents and positive thinking | Improve your love luck and feel positive |
| Care | Wash gently with a soft brush in warm water using a mild detergent. Store separately away from direct sunlight. | Wash gently with a soft brush in lukewarm water using a mild detergent. Store separately away from direct sunlight. |
| others | Dark colors: black opal Yellow to orange: Fire opal Transparent blue base color: water opal, etc. Opals are divided into precious opals, which have play-of-color, and common opals, which do not. | Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors, with rare neon blue stones such as Paraiba tourmaline, closer to red rubellite, and bicolor tourmaline, which has two colors in one crystal, being famous. |
The October birthstone is a single gemstone with a variety of sparkling colors that appear different depending on the angle.Play of ColorOpal is characterized by its "beautiful" color. Its charm can be fully appreciated, and it is a gemstone that has been loved by the Japanese people in the world. In addition to being the birthstone for October, it is also designated as the zodiac stone for Libra.
The other is more precious than any other jewel.Colorful gemsTourmaline. Pink tourmaline, which is characterized by its vivid pink color, is designated as the birthstone for October. In addition to being the birthstone for October, it is also designated as the wedding anniversary stone for the first anniversary of a paper wedding.
We will introduce the birthstones for October, so please use this as a reference.
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Index
1.opal
Opal characteristics
Speaking of opals, they are fantastic because of the variety of colors they can be seen in.play-of-color" Because opal contains all the colors of the rainbow, alchemists long ago called it the "philosopher's stone." Its colorful shimmer, reminiscent of water, is created by the large amount of water it contains at the molecular level. Its Japanese name is "opal stone," derived from the fact that white opal resembles egg white. However, some opals do not exhibit play-of-color. Opals that exhibit play-of-color are called precious opals, while those that do not are called common opals. Opals are also known by many names, so we will introduce a few of them. ■Black Opal
A rainbow of play-of-color sparkles against a dark background. A dreamy black opal reminiscent of the aurora borealis. It is one of the most expensive opals, and those with a clear play-of-color and red inclusions are especially rare and highly valued. It is primarily found in Australia, but is also found in Mexico and Ethiopia.
A rainbow of play-of-color sparkles against a dark background. A dreamy black opal reminiscent of the aurora borealis. It is one of the most expensive opals, and those with a clear play-of-color and red inclusions are especially rare and highly valued. It is primarily found in Australia, but is also found in Mexico and Ethiopia.
■ Fire Opal
Fire opals exhibit fiery play-of-color. Considered the second most valuable after black opals, their play-of-color appears on a red to orange body color. The two stones contrast with the calm atmosphere of black opals and the passionate appearance of fire opals, even though they are the same stone. Some fire opals also contain common opals, which do not exhibit play-of-color. Because fire opals are primarily produced in Mexico, they are often mistaken for Mexican opals, but Mexico also produces water opals, which are sometimes sold as Mexican opals, so be careful. In addition to Mexico, fire opals are also mined in Ethiopia and Brazil.
Fire opals exhibit fiery play-of-color. Considered the second most valuable after black opals, their play-of-color appears on a red to orange body color. The two stones contrast with the calm atmosphere of black opals and the passionate appearance of fire opals, even though they are the same stone. Some fire opals also contain common opals, which do not exhibit play-of-color. Because fire opals are primarily produced in Mexico, they are often mistaken for Mexican opals, but Mexico also produces water opals, which are sometimes sold as Mexican opals, so be careful. In addition to Mexico, fire opals are also mined in Ethiopia and Brazil.
■Water Opal
Water opal is a refreshing stone with a colorless, transparent to clear blue body color and play-of-color. Those with particularly high transparency and clear play-of-color are sometimes called crystal opals because of their beauty, as if water is inside the gemstone. It is a type of Mexican opal and is mainly produced in Mexico. It is also found in Ethiopia.
Water opal is a refreshing stone with a colorless, transparent to clear blue body color and play-of-color. Those with particularly high transparency and clear play-of-color are sometimes called crystal opals because of their beauty, as if water is inside the gemstone. It is a type of Mexican opal and is mainly produced in Mexico. It is also found in Ethiopia.
■ Hyalite Opal
While precious opals are commonly known for their play-of-color, we'd like to introduce one common opal that does not have play-of-color. This is hyalite opal, which develops bright colors under ultraviolet light. When exposed to black light, it glows like neon, making it another mysterious gemstone. It is a rare gemstone that is difficult to produce even among opals, and its name comes from the Greek word "hualos," which means glass.
While precious opals are commonly known for their play-of-color, we'd like to introduce one common opal that does not have play-of-color. This is hyalite opal, which develops bright colors under ultraviolet light. When exposed to black light, it glows like neon, making it another mysterious gemstone. It is a rare gemstone that is difficult to produce even among opals, and its name comes from the Greek word "hualos," which means glass.
The origin of opal
The name comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word upala, meaning "precious stone," which later changed to the Greek word olipas, meaning "to see a change in color," and became known as opal.
In ancient Arabia, people believed that opals were lightning bolts that fell from the heavens, and that wearing them would protect them from lightning. There is also an anecdote from the Australian Aborigines that says, "The Creator rode a rainbow down to the earth, bringing news of peace to all mankind."
In ancient Arabia, people believed that opals were lightning bolts that fell from the heavens, and that wearing them would protect them from lightning. There is also an anecdote from the Australian Aborigines that says, "The Creator rode a rainbow down to the earth, bringing news of peace to all mankind."
The effect of opal
The stone's word is "Hope, joy, innocence".
As can be seen from the anecdote, veryPositive GemIt is known as.
Opal gives you a positive outlook and hope, making it the perfect gemstone for those who want to develop their talents.
As can be seen from the anecdote, veryPositive GemIt is known as.
Opal gives you a positive outlook and hope, making it the perfect gemstone for those who want to develop their talents.
Caring for Your Opal
The mysterious opal is a very delicate gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 5 to 6.5, and it contains water. Therefore, it is vulnerable to dryness and sudden temperature changes, and may crack or break. Never store it with other jewelry and avoid direct sunlight.
Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the product. Instead, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent and a soft brush.
Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the product. Instead, use lukewarm water with a mild detergent and a soft brush.
Hojudo also has a wide selection of opal jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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2.Pink tourmaline
Characteristics of Pink Tourmaline
Pink tourmaline has a vibrant pink color, but a somewhat calming atmosphere. It is said that there is no color that tourmaline does not have.Has a variety of colorsThe most common type of tourmaline is pink tourmaline.The birthstone for October is pink tourmaline, but the dark blue is indigo tourmaline, the green is green tourmaline, and the red isRubellite, the most rare and expensive neon tourmalineParaiba tourmalineThere are many names for them. Also, multiple colors can be mixed in one stone, so you can enjoy the color changes.Bicolor Tourmaline,Particolored Tourmalineis also famous.
Its Japanese name is "tourmaline," and it was named this way because it has the property of generating electricity when heat or pressure is applied.
The origin of pink tourmaline
The name comes from the Sinhalese word "Trumali" meaning "having many things." In the past, green tourmaline was confused with emerald. Later, a Dutch merchant discovered multicolored pebbles among gemstone gravel in Sri Lanka and named them "Trumali," which led to the name being derived from tourmaline.
The effects of pink tourmaline
The stone's word is "Tolerance, patience, friendship".
Pink tourmaline is known as the "stone of love." It is said to have the power of compassion and love. In addition to improving your luck in love, it is also said to improve your relationships at work, with family, and elsewhere. It is the perfect gemstone for those hoping for a good relationship or who want to improve communication.
Pink tourmaline is known as the "stone of love." It is said to have the power of compassion and love. In addition to improving your luck in love, it is also said to improve your relationships at work, with family, and elsewhere. It is the perfect gemstone for those hoping for a good relationship or who want to improve communication.
Caring for Your Pink Tourmaline
Tourmaline is also known as an electric stone, and when rubbed, it becomes electrically charged, causing the surface to become dirty. It is also sensitive to ultraviolet rays, so when storing it, please store it separately and avoid direct sunlight.
Normally, wipe it with a soft cloth, but if it becomes cloudy, clean it with a soft brush. To clean it, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a little mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap it to clean. If you scrub it,Tourmalineis injured,TourmalineThe prongs that hold the tourmaline in place can become loose, so it's important to wash it in a tapping motion. After washing, rinse the tourmaline off with lukewarm water.
We also do not recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner.
Normally, wipe it with a soft cloth, but if it becomes cloudy, clean it with a soft brush. To clean it, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a little mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap it to clean. If you scrub it,Tourmalineis injured,TourmalineThe prongs that hold the tourmaline in place can become loose, so it's important to wash it in a tapping motion. After washing, rinse the tourmaline off with lukewarm water.
We also do not recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner.
Hojudo also stocks pink tourmaline jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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