It is one of the unique and beautiful gemstones. Actress Julie Andrews and U.S. These have been quite popular throughout history. This gemstone often show play of colours which is known as opalescence. It is the national gemstone of Australia as most of the world’s Opal deposits are found there. It were referred to as “Cupid Paederos,” by Romans. Black Opal is the most rare, beautiful and expensive of all . It was also found set in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor and also in the crown jewels of France. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton were also born in October and have opal as their Birthstone. Shakespeare called it “the queen of gems”. They also believed that these gemstones fell to Earth from the heavens. It is a combination of minerals and has the power to reflect all the colours of the rainbow. Opal derives its name from Latin word ‘Opalus’ and Sanskrit word ‘Upala’ meaning ‘precious stone’. Opals are unique gemstones as no two opals are same. Brazil, Mexico, U.S.A. and Czechoslovakia are the other popular sources of Opal. There are many different varieties of these stone like Black, Boulder, White, Fire, Crystal, Synthetic and Common Opal.

Common Opals are classified as non gem quality and they do not exhibit any play of colour.

Fire Opals are sought after for their fiery colour that runs from a deep red to many shades of orange and even on to yellow. Opal jewellery can be found set in Platinum, yellow gold, white gold and sterling silver. This stone Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Necklaces and Bracelets (my review here) are loved and desired by men and women all across the globe. Opals make great Birthstone gifts for the October born. Opal necklace has also been used in flick like Harry Potter. Opal Rings are coveted by many couples as wedding and engagement Rings. They are also given as gifts for the 14th wedding anniversary. These stones are often associated with innocence and purity and are also said to transform wishes into reality. Giving opals as birthstone jewellery gifts is said to endow the wearer with good luck and fortune. Common Opals are classified as non gem quality and they do not exhibit any play of colour. Opals rate 5.5-6.5 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. The unique colours, visual attractiveness and extraordinary beauty of Opals make them a highly sought after choice for jewellery. Light Opal, doublet and triplet are some other popular types of Opals. People since old times have been fascinated and enticed by the sparkling colours of opal jewellery.

Good jewelry boxes are works of art. Several special boxes are created with wood sourced from other countries. The musical jewelry boxes made of wood have their own special kind of charm. The type of wood used and the quality of craftsmanship determines the price of the jewelry box. Some exquisitely made wooden jewelry boxes are antique pieces which have been crafted by master craftsmen and are collector’s items. With time there have been several changes introduced in the designs and styles of jewelry boxes. In many of these, once the box is opened, a musical tune plays lightly in the background. With exteriors made of good quality wood and the interiors lined with soft satins and velvets, wooden jewelry boxes make perfect nesting places for your jewelry. The most common type of jewelry box is one with a wooden flip top lid. The soft lining ensures that the delicate pieces of jewelry kept inside are not damaged in any manner. There are several established firms who specialize in making wooden jewelry boxes. Examples of such wood varieties are rosewood, ebony, blodwood, bocote, jatoba, kingwood, lacewood, olivewood, padauk and many more. The choices range from warm mahogany wood, white ash, cherry, maple, koa, walnut, birch, burl and other varieties found in America. Wooden jewelry boxes are available in various finishes and textures. For those who want inexpensive wooden jewelry boxes, several can be found at local stores.

These pieces are made by bulk manufacturers. Many of these boxes are available in a host of designs, and are also sold in a variety of types. Some innovative designs seen in wooden jewelry boxes are those with divided compartments and lift out trays or with frame and panel lids as well as raised “pillow-style” lids. Jewelry boxes are available in various price ranges to suit different needs. There are those that are commonly available in stores and exquisite and unique pieces which can be bought only in renowned auction houses. If you are an avid jewelry collector, wood jewelry boxes will definitely protect and store your precious items from wear and tear. A well made jewelry box is a beautiful object to possess and to give as a gift. You can always find music jewelry boxes made of wood for instance. You can also use these boxes to store your jewelry when you are traveling from one place to another. Wooden jewelry armoires are tall units, with stacked drawers and often with hooks to hang longer items such as necklaces. Most of these boxes have an interior lining of satin, suede, or velvet, so you know you are giving your treasured baubles the best protection.