Blue Opal | Peruvian Opal | Faceted Rondelles | 7.5mm

Blue opals have been said to carry inspiration and creative energy to its wearer. The Peruvian opal, according to folklore dating back to the Middle Ages, embodies the strength of a step stone across a river. The natural inclusions are beautiful imperfections that hold true to the ancient beliefs that the Peruvian opal can bring imaginative spontaneity and strong creativity.

Beaded necklaces and bracelets with inclusions and striations, such as the tourmalated quartz beads, have an earthy and bohemian aesthetic. If you're looking to create this look: Peruvian opals, when fashioned into earrings, make bright statement pieces for a vintage or classic look. Tourmaline and blue opal are birthstones for October and an instant classic for its unique color and shape.

The blue opal occurs naturally in the fissures of nearly any type of rock. The unique varieties of blue opal are due to the various rock formations it grows on. Depending on the conditions in which blue opal is formed, it can produce almost any color and any diaphaneity. These particular Peruvian opals are a striking blue with moderate translucency.

Item Details:
The Peruvian blue opal beads are in an azure blue. The beads are in faceted rondelles, each with unique and natural inclusions. The strand is approximately 6.75 inches.  Measurements will vary, but the opal beads are approximately 7.5-8.5mm in size.

Specifications:
Material: Peruvian Blue Opal Beads
Color: Aqua Blue
Shape: Faceted Rondelles
Size: 7.5mm-8.5mm
Strand Length: 6.75 inches