Synthetic Opal Ring Buying Guide: What to Know Before You Invest

We all know opals – the gemstones that have made a name in the jewelry industry for their beautiful play of colors and iridescence. The stunning visual effect that all precious opals showcase is known as the play of colors. This is because precious opals are amorphous solids, which are very different from crystals. On one hand, where crystals are organized in a regular lattice pattern, while on the other, amorphous solids like opals have an unorganized lattice, which is why they react with light differently and exhibit a beautiful play of colors. Because of the high demand for opals, scientists have discovered ways to synthesize opals artificially and they know how to create synthetic opals. In this blog, we will discuss w