The Many Facets of Mexican Fire Opal Jewelry

Of all the opal jewelry you can buy, Mexican fire opal jewelry is particularly stunning as these rare orange opals can actually be cut into facets just like a diamond, sapphire or ruby. This is not true of other kinds of opals which are simply to soft to be cut so that they look like a jewel.

Fire opal jewelry has been around for centuries. In India gold and fire opal bracelets were worn to bring happiness, as it was believed that the gemstone was created in the "waters of Paradise." In Mexico the stone was called "the bird of paradise." It is the joyful orange color that brings this stone such vivacity, brilliance and joyful vibes.

Although fire opal jewelry is manufactured in many countries including the Honduras, Guatemala, the USA, Canada, Australia, Ethiopia and Turkey the highest quality pieces are thought to originate in Mexico. The brilliant Mexican stones, which are found in rock strata near extinct volcanoes, are mainstays in the highest quality Mexican fire opal jewelry designs.

Another reason that fire opal jewelry is found in Mexico is of a superior quality is because the drier the climate in which the stone is found, the harder and more durable it will be. Even though fire opals are hard enough to be cut, unlike their beautiful cousins the white, blue and black opals, they are still a very delicate stone. The artisans that have been creating mexican fire opal jewelry are aware of this as they have been creating pieces with this stone for centuries. Their designs often support the delicate stones with cleverly designed mounds of beautifully molded silver to protect them from being damaged.

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