All fire opal rings are made of silicon dioxide and water. The amount of water varies and determines the fragility of the individual stones. This gemstone is formed when silicon dioxide gets wet and turns into gel. This gel substance then works its way into the open space between the rock and the cave. An opal is formed as soon as it is set.Typically, gemstones hold about 10% water content which makes it quite soft and delicate. They come in different colors of blue, green, pink, black, white, red, yellow and orange.This stone is tempting for its color play which shows the brightness of color when light bounces from a silica sphere. Fire opal is a gemstone which is less desirable for its color play because it is for its original color. As the name implies, this stone is burning with red, yellow and orange. Finding a fire opal pendant with warm shades as well as color play offers the best of both worlds.

1. FIRE OPAL
All fire opal rings are made of silicon dioxide and water. The amount of water varies and
determines the fragility of the individual stones. This gemstone is formed when silicon
dioxide gets wet and turns into gel. This gel substance then works its way into the open
space between the rock and the cave. An opal is formed as soon as it is set.Typically,
gemstones hold about 10% water content which makes it quite soft and delicate. They come
in different colors of blue, green, pink, black, white, red, yellow and orange.This stone is
tempting for its color play which shows the brightness of color when light bounces from a
silica sphere. Fire opal is a gemstone which is less desirable for its color play because it is
for its original color. As the name implies, this stone is burning with red, yellow and orange.
Finding a fire opal pendant with warm shades as well as color play offers the best of both
worlds.
This burning stone usually comes from Mexico. In fact, it is the official gem of the country.
The ancient Mayans and Aztecs used fire opals to create their mosaics and for special
occasions. Although most of the gemstones on the market probably came from Mexico,
there are other mines in the United States, South America, and Australia. Recently,
significant deposits have been found in Brazil and the stones were of considerable size.
Opal is the birthstone of October. This is a great time to surprise a birthday girl with a bold
hot shade of fire opal bracelet instead of the more commonly known pastel iridescent
gemstone. Just looking at it will arouse his spirits and encourage him. Another special day
reserved for this stone is the 14th wedding anniversary. Even after so many years, that love
is still burning. What better way to show it than with a smoky hot fire opal.Due to the water
content, this stone is extremely fine and has a Mohs scale of hardness ranking between 5.5
and 6.5. For this reason, protect the pieces from scratches and chips. Store in a soft jewelry
bag away from other hard pieces of jewelry.Fire opal and other varieties should be protected
from sudden and extreme temperature changes as well as dry conditions that can dry out
the stone. To clean these, use a very soft cloth and mild soap with mild water to remove any
residue. Because this opal necklace is not durable enough for everyday wear, saving it for
special occasions also means less cleaning. The polished look may eventually wear out and
may need to be re-polished.This hot gemstone looks spectacular on a cabochon or a face
cut, but it should be in a setting that protects the stone as much as possible. This is
especially important for pieces like a fire opal bracelet that often fall out. Whether it is set in
silver or gold, this stone burns with lava flows of red, orange and yellow.