If you've only seen plain opal, your ideas about opal aren't very good.Those who have seen the black opal are aware of the true beauty of the opal. They are attracted to opals.If you find it annoying and milky-white when you think of an opal, think again. Of course there are some stones that are calmer and softer in their fire, but there are some stones that will burn you in their radiance. Opal is truly a unique gemstone. Really! The two are not the same in pattern and color. You can say with confidence that no one else has an opal pendant like you.