Black opals, white opals, and semi-black opals can all be referred to as crystal opals if they have a transparent or translucent body. In other words, if you can see through an opal or if light can pass through it, then it is probably a crystal opal, regardless of its body tone. The only type of opal that can never be a crystal opal is a boulder opal, because boulder opals contain opaque stone within them.
Perhaps more than any other type of opal, crystal opals can vary dramatically in color and tone. They often have the brightest colors, which can range from glowing purple to shimmering yellow, and they can even have a full rainbow effect within them. Australian crystal opal is usually cut in an oval shape, but it can also be found in a free-form or teardrop shape to maximize its size and color.
Design Your Own Crystal Opal Jewelry with Ease
At Opal by Anderson Beattie, our crystal opals run the gamut of size, color, brightness, and shape. We let you choose the precise crystal opal that you love and set that opal for you in a necklace, bracelet, ring, or set of earrings to give you a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that perfectly reflects your character and style. The best part is that this process can be completed with a few clicks and before you know it you’ll be wearing a unique piece of jewelry that no one else has.
Crystal opal jewelry can be so incredibly different from one piece to the next that you really can't settle for just one item. Search through the gemstones that you love and create sets of crystal opal jewelry for date nights with your husband, special occasions, or everyday wear. You can find crystal opals that will pair with your favorite outfits, glisten against your skin tone, or set off your eyes. Whatever look you're hoping to achieve, it can be done with crystal opals from Opal by Anderson Beattie.
