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October birthstone: Opal

Cristina on September 24th, 2008

Did you know? Opal takes its name from the Latin word “opala” meaning precious stone. Opals actually contain up to 30% water, so they must be protected from heat and chemicals, both of which will cause drying and may lead to cracking and loss of iridescence. In modern legend it is said that opal is [...]

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