Opal Beads

What Are Opal Beads?

Looking for a gemstone that will help you find your center, calm you down, swallow all the negativity, and amplify the positivity that shines from within? Opal beads are the perfect gemstones that will help you achieve all of this and more while being their regal, calm, composed selves that often reflect and refract light. The gemstone beads have a reflective shine on their surface that gives them a more regal look. As old tales suggest, the white opal beads were called the "stone of chance," which could bring in bad luck, greed, and even death. Some old tales suggested these opal beads were considered unlucky as they reflected shades of light and faded quickly. True, these gemstones do fade quickly. However, they are still "life stones," which are known to enhance the beauty of the person who wears them. Maybe because of all the positives that these gemstones have to offer, you'll find yourself drawn to them. Opal beads have for long also been known as a healing stone. The gemstone is said to have an "aura," which purifies and protects while cleansing off negative energies. It has also been associated with peace, love, security, and tranquility. 

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What Is The Opal?

Opal is the birthstone of October month. Its beauty and shine are unparalleled. The gemstone beads got their name from the Sanskrit word 'upala' and the Greek word "opallios." While the Sanskrit word means precious stone, 'opallios' means to "see a change of color."

The semi-precious gemstone is softer as well as denser than quartz. It is a hydrated amorphous silica mineral.  The stone can be identified easily by the array of colors that it flashes.

The hardness scale rates it between 5.5 and 6.5, making it a soft and delicate stone. It is usually milky and translucent. Silica gel is what hardens it with around 5 to 20% water. The silica spheres are what actually reflect light, enabling the stone to give off an array of colors.

If the natural opal beads dry out too quickly in the mine, they usually crack. 

Types Of Opal?

There are various types of opal beads. It is possible to divide opals into two categories: precious opals and common opals. The precious opals have a dark base with bright color flashes. The common opal is usually milky, white, pale yellow, or gray.

Opals are also classified in terms of location, such as Australian opals and Ethiopian opals, which were first discovered in 1994. Australian opals dominate the market and also cost more. Ethiopian opals are cheaper, even though they are rarer and more durable.

Here are also some of the common varieties of opals – white opal, black opal, boulder opal, Peruvian opal, fire opal, and honey opal. Let us look at these in more detail here:

White Opal

The base tone of the white opal stone ranges from a colorless to a medium gray shade. It is usually called light opal. The white opal has a milky appearance and is also translucent in nature.

This stone is commonly found, and the color tone of the white opal is less prominent than other types of opal.

Black Opal

Black Opal Beads are one of the most highly-valued types of opal, and they come from Lightning Ridge. These stones are extremely rare and of very high quality. Even though the name suggests otherwise, these stones are not actually black. It gets the name "black opal" because of the nature of the darker body tone compared to the white opal. It is easy to distinguish between the white and black stones by their body color.

Boulder Opal

The boulder opal is a naturally-formed variety of opal stone. It is a rare stone and is usually found in Western Queensland. It is present in the cracks of ironstone boulders.

The boulder opal is actually black in color but is sometimes light as well. The hue depends on the appearance of the stone when viewed from the surface level. 

Peruvian Opal

It is also known as the blue opal. The stone originates from Peru and is semi-opaque to blue-green in color. The stones that are more opaque are cut to include the matrix.

Fire Opal

The fire opal shines with solar energy. It is translucent and gives off warm body colors such as red, yellow, and orange. When the stone hits certain lights, it can also reflect extraordinary green flashes.

This variety is often found in Mexico. They are often known as ‘Mexican opals’ or ‘jelly opals.’ These stones are exquisite and radiate mystical energy.

Honey Opal

It has a glassy and clear appearance. Going by its name, the appearance of these opal beads is similar to a dried golden honey chunk.

Tanzanian Opal

Also called green opal, it is generally green or honey-colored. These stones are usually formed in Tanzanian opal mines and are similar to jade.

Opal Meaning and Healing Powers

Opal beads are known for their healing properties. These are faceted opal beads. They are known to purify and protect the wearer while helping cleanse negative energies. The stone is also associated with peace, calm, tranquility, and security.

Opal stones are also used for emotional healing. When a person wears an opal stone for emotional healing, the crystal can help them release any deep-seated traumas and emotions.

The stone that is meant to change your life for the better, to take you on a happier, calmer path, can help if you feel like your life has sort of taken a pause and you just feel stuck in the same patterns. By wearing opal beads, you can motivate yourself to make positive changes in your life.

It also enhances your energies and traits—both positive and negative. For this reason, it is important to be mindful while setting your intention when you decide to work with an opal stone.

The crystal also promotes intuition, insight, and clarity. It can help you understand yourself better as well as the environment around you.

The stone is also associated with passion, love, and desire. If you find yourself drawn to the stone, it could be a sign that you need more passion and fire in your life—in creative pursuits, adventures, or relationships—and the stone can help kindle those flames.

Why Choose Beads of Cambay to Buy Opal Beads?

Beads of Cambay offers the highest-quality gemstone beads and jewelry found across the world and delivers them to your doorstep. The company manufactures jewelry finds, metal beads, charms, and chains by the foot and creates unique jewelry designs. As it is the most sought-after choice for jewelry and gemstone beads, choosing Beads of Cambay to buy your opal beads is the best decision you will ever make. Their products and services are unparalleled. It is your one-stop solution for high-quality Opal Beads Wholesale products.

What Are The Metaphysical Properties of Opal?

Opal beads have certain metaphysical properties, such as physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, chakra connections, and a feng shui element. Let us get into the details:

Physical Healing

The opal stone beads are associated with the eyes, blood, and intestines. If you find yourself drawn to the stone, it may be a sign that you need help in one of these areas. Opal beads are thought to enhance vision, support the circulatory system, and alleviate gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea.

Spiritual Healing

It is possible to connect with your higher self when you wear natural opal beads. It is said to help protect against negative energy. The right opal stone for you can also help in the amplification of your spiritual energy as well as your psychic abilities.

Emotional Healing

People going through emotional turmoil often find themselves attracted to the opal stone. It helps release pain and old emotional wounds. In order to successfully process your emotions, you will need to de-stress and let go of bottled-up feelings over time. The stone is also connected to passion and love, and if you feel like you lack them, you might feel drawn toward the stone as well.

Chakra Connections

Opal stones are powerful for the third eye chakra and the crown chakra. The opal amplifies the connection between the crown chakra and the divine. The natural gemstone can aid in gaining access to the energies of the third eye chakra, which are linked to inner wisdom and intuition.

Feng Shui

The feng shui practice associates opal with water, the element of change and flow. It also associates the stone with emotions. Working with the stone can help you be at ease as you go with the flow and can also help release emotional pain.

Opal Beads – Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Difference Between the Ethiopian Opals vs. Australian Opals?

Ethiopian opals were first discovered in the country in 1994, before which the ones found in Australia were the only mainstream opals available for purchase. The alternatives, such as Honduran opal and Mexican opal, were not as popular as their Australian counterparts.

Ethiopian opal beads are cheaper, yet Australian ones dominate the market.

There are a few differences between the opal beads from both origins:

• Ethiopian opals are available in various colors and shapes
• Ethiopian opals are usually larger than Australian opals, and they are also cheaper
• Ethiopian opals are rarer than Australian ones
• Ethiopian opals are more stable and durable when compared to other opals. They resist breakage and damage more easily.

So to sum it up, Ethiopian opals are larger, more durable, rarer, and cheaper than Australian opals. One cannot compare which is better than the other because it ultimately comes down to one's personal preference.

What are the benefits of wearing Opal Beads?

Wearing Opal gemstone beads can have many benefits as it can help in healing – physical, emotional as well as spiritual. If you find yourself drawn towards Opal beads, you might find yourself either having physical issues such as vision problems, gut health issues, or heart-related problems or you could be feeling emotionally drained and stuck in the same position, feeling like you are unable to move forward. Working with genuine opal beads will allow you to tackle these physical issues with ease, and you will also notice that you are able to release old emotional pain and wounds and find yourself more relaxed. You can either wear your opal beads, carry them in a piece of cloth and keep it with you in your pocket or purse or in your bedroom or somewhere in your home, or even meditate with them.

How Much is Opal Worth?

The value of the opal beads depends on their color, quality, and type. Precious opal and fire opal are the most valuable, followed by black opal. The common opal and white opal are not as expensive as the others, but they are still extremely beautiful. Opal jewelry can be found on sale for upwards of $20. For Opal Beads Wholesale jewelry, Beads of Cambay is the best place to buy.

How to Cleanse and Charge Opal?

It is important to cleanse and charge Opal beads regularly in order for them to benefit the wearer.

There are quite a few ways to cleanse it, such as by immersing it in rock salt and washing it, keeping it out in the sunlight, or cleansing it with a sage plant. For the last option, you have to burn the plan and let the opal be in the smoke for a few minutes. These techniques rid the opal of all the negative energies it has absorbed while also recharging it with positive energy.

It is ideal for cleansing and charging your brand-new opal before using it. It is also good practice to charge and cleanse it regularly, especially if you are using it for healing work.

How many varieties of opal are available?

There is a variety of opals available in the market. Here are some of them:

• Peruvian opal
• Ethiopian opal
• Common opal
• Black opal
• Crystal opal
• Moss Opal
• Precious Opal
• Wax Opal
• Onyx Opal
• Australian opals

Who Can Wear Opal Beads?

Typically, opal is listed as the birthstone for those born in October. The stone is not directly linked to any zodiac sign but has an affinity towards the Cancer, Taurus, and Libra signs. If you belong to one of these three zodiac signs, you may find yourself drawn to the stone, or it may even prove to be lucky for you. And if you are born in October, this is your stone, no doubt about it! However, other than that, because this stone, when used correctly, protects and aids in healing, it is relatively safe for usage or wear. 

How to Wear Opal Beads?

You can choose to wear opal in any form of jewelry – a ring, bracelet, or even an opal beads necklace. However, wearing it on the index finger of your working hand is ideal. Before wearing the opal beads, ensure that you cleanse and charge them by either keeping them in the sunlight, in rock salt, or keep it in the smoke of burnt sage leaves. Beads of Cambay offers high-quality opal beads for jewelry making at wholesale rates.

Is Opal Favorable to Your Ascendant?

Opal beads are most favorable to the Gemini ascendant, Virgo ascendant, Capricorn ascendant, and Aquarius ascendant. 

How is Opal formed?

Opals are formed by water that is rich in silica, entering cracks in the earth's crust. It can take millions of years to be formed. Opal beads get their color from the tiny silica spheres that diffract light and create color by acting as prisms. Opals vary in color depending on the spacing between their individual silica spheres.

How to tell if an Opal is real?

If you want to tell if an Opal is real, check its country of origin. Is it Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico, or Brazil? These are the most common places where they are found, and the Australian ones are the most prevalent ones in the market. You can then hold the opal under the light to check its prism of colors. Real opal beads may have various layers of colors, and the pattern will not be perfect.

Where is Opal found?

According to Plato's tale, opal was first mined in the Carpathian Mountains. Since then, it has been mainly found in Queensland in Australia, as well as in Mexico, Brazil, and Peru. The most recent discovery of opal beads was in Ethiopia in 1994.

What is Opal good for?

Opal is the perfect stone for protection, calmness, balance, harmony, healing old wounds and patterns, and also amplifying your positive, intuitive powers.

What does Opal symbolize?

The opal stone symbolizes purity and hope and magnifies one's unique abilities. The gemstone has a cleansing effect, and it is also known to protect you, aiding you in having a stable mind, as well as healing old patterns. It also amplifies intuition, helps you stay calm, and be able to go with the flow at ease.

Is Opal man-made?

Opals can both be man-made and natural. While genuine opal is found in nature, synthetic opals can also be made in laboratories. They share the same internal structure and chemical composition as well as similar properties and appearance.

Where can I find the best Ethiopian Opal Beads for sale online?

Before you buy opal beads, especially the Ethiopian ones, you need to keep in mind that this variety is the rarest of them all. It was only recently discovered in 1994. Although the beads are cheaper and more durable than their most famous Australian counterparts, the Ethiopian beads are a rarity. And so it is important to buy them from a trusted source like Beads of Cambay. It offers gemstones at the best rates in the market, and the quality of the stones, jewelry, as well as service, is unparalleled. And what is more, these great quality products are safely delivered to your doorstep! 

Can I get Ethiopian Opal Beads wholesale from Beads of Cambay?

Beads of Cambay offers Wholesale Opal Beads as well as other gemstones and products at wholesale rates. Yes, you can purchase Ethiopian opal beads from Beads of Cambay. The other opal beads for sale include the Tanzanian opals that are green, almost jade-like.