The villagers in Wollo, Ethiopia, made the discovery almost 9,800 feet above sea level. Their tunnels follow a single opal ...

At almost 10,000 feet above sea level, villagers in northern Ethiopia have uncovered a seam of pure black opal buried within ...

Villagers in Ethiopia uncover rare black opal nearly 10,000 ft high, reshaping the global gem market with vibrant stones.

Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Opals captivate the eye with flashes of rainbow color as they seem to ...

German retailer Koroit Opal Company specializes in curating and selling Australian gemstones. Koroit is not just the company’s namesake but a well-known opal mining region in Queensland. It’s also the ...

What is an opal and what does it mean spiritually for the person who wears one? The name opal crystal is derived from the Latin word opalus, which means precious stone. Precious opals are the most ...

There’s a good chance you might not, because though their intricate appearance sets them apart from other gems, opals have fallen out of favour in fashion over the years. While they experienced ...

Analysis of data collected by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has revealed that Martian craters are rich in opal rough. Researchers report that this opal indicates the presence of water on Mars, a finding ...