Gemstones Special Effects

Some times colored gemstones present some very striking optical effects. This is due to characteristic structures, defects or even inclusions, gems can show different effects such as:

Asterism, Adularescence, Aventurescence, Chatoyancy - Cat's eye effect, Iridiscence, Labradorescence, Play of Color, Change of Color, Opalescence and Orient.

If you are interested in knowing why these effects occur and what they are, be sure to visit our blog about: Optical Effects in Colored Gemstones.

5.04 ct Mexican Fire Opal – Freeform Sculptural Gemstone 5.04 ct Mexican Fire Opal – Freeform Sculptural Gemstone
5.04 ct Mexican Fire Opal – Freeform Sculptural Gemstone
$410.00
$410.00
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Koroit Boulder Opal 3.26 ct from Australia. Cabochon cut. Free form. I love the Koroit Opal with its intricate patterns, the precious opal embedded in the matrix fascinates me. In this case, the opal is the size of a pill with a very similar rounded shape, and no matter which side you are looking at, it is fascinating in any of them, its blue, red, green and lilac veins do not stop moving under the light. Just amazing. Koroit Boulder Opal 3.26 ct from Australia. Cabochon cut. Free form. I love the Koroit Opal with its intricate patterns, the precious opal embedded in the matrix fascinates me. In this case, the opal is the size of a pill with a very similar rounded shape, and no matter which side you are looking at, it is fascinating in any of them, its blue, red, green and lilac veins do not stop moving under the light. Just amazing.
Koroit Boulder Opal – 3.26 ct Freeform Cabochon from Australia
$460.00
$460.00
Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair from Australia Cabochon Cut 16.14 ct total. This beautiful untreated pair has many qualities, for starters they are double sided, they show a beautiful pattern with their neon blue, green, red, purple, yellow and orange peeking out from all sides and are a very good size, not too big or very small, so they will be very comfortable and not too heavy earrings. Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair from Australia Cabochon Cut 16.14 ct total. This beautiful untreated pair has many qualities, for starters they are double sided, they show a beautiful pattern with their neon blue, green, red, purple, yellow and orange peeking out from all sides and are a very good size, not too big or very small, so they will be very comfortable and not too heavy earrings.
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair – Double Sided – 16.14 ct
$366.00
$366.00
Stunning Boulder Opal 25.14 ct. from Australia. Cabochon Cut. Free Form. Imagine an island surrounded by deep blue-green waters, that's what this opal is. Stunning Boulder Opal 25.14 ct. from Australia. Cabochon Cut. Free Form. Imagine an island surrounded by deep blue-green waters, that's what this opal is.
Stunning Boulder Opal – Free Form Cabochon – 25.14 ct – Australia
$349.00
$349.00
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair. Cabochon Cut 31.07 ct total. Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair. Cabochon Cut 31.07 ct total.
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair 31.07 ct – Neon Play-of-Color
$440.00
$440.00
Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 20.75 ct. Cabochon Cut. Free Form Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 20.75 ct. Cabochon Cut. Free Form
Amazing Australian Boulder Opal – Blue-Green Veins – 20.75 ct
$328.00
$328.00
Opal Doublets and Red Garnets. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Garnets. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. Opal Doublets and Red Garnets. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Garnets. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry.
Opal Doublets and Red Garnets – Vibrant Gemstone Set
$230.00
$230.00
Opal Doublets and Umbalite Garnets. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Umbalites. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. Opal Doublets and Umbalite Garnets. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Umbalites. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry.
Australian Opal Doublets & Umbalite Garnets – Vibrant Gemstone Set
$230.00
$230.00
Opal Doublets and Emeralds. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Zambian Emeralds. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. Opal Doublets and Emeralds. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Zambian Emeralds. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry.
Opal Doublets & Zambian Emeralds – Unique Gem Pair for Jewelry
$385.00
$385.00
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Opal Doublets and Emeralds. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Zambian Emeralds. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. Opal Doublets and Emeralds. This set is composed by a pair of bright Australian Opal doublet and two vivid Zambian Emeralds. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry.
Emerald and Opal Doublet Set – 5.73 ct of Colorful Elegance
$285.00
$285.00
Change Color Sapphire, Oval Cut 1.38 ct. This amazing gemstone is violet in daylight and purple under incandescent light. Its color is very bright and vivid, it will look very interesting in any piece of jewelry, and the best, the price. Change Color Sapphire, Oval Cut 1.38 ct. This amazing gemstone is violet in daylight and purple under incandescent light. Its color is very bright and vivid, it will look very interesting in any piece of jewelry, and the best, the price.
Color Change Sapphire – Oval Cut – 1.38 ct
$450.00
$450.00
Unheated Color Change Sapphire 4.03 ct. Oval Cut. This untreated gemstone is violetish blue in daylight and purple in incandescent light. A large gem at an affordable price. The gem has a nick on the girdle (not visible with the nacked eye), it will look perfect mounted in any piece of jewelry. Don't miss it! Unheated Color Change Sapphire 4.03 ct. Oval Cut. This untreated gemstone is violetish blue in daylight and purple in incandescent light. A large gem at an affordable price. The gem has a nick on the girdle (not visible with the nacked eye), it will look perfect mounted in any piece of jewelry. Don't miss it!
Unheated Color Change Sapphire 4.03 ct – Violetish Blue to Purple Oval Gemstone
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
Metallic Rutilated Quartz 9.82 ct set. Outstanding set of rutilated quartz with beautiful inclusions. Perfect for your custom jewelry. 2.73 ct .. 9.93 * 9.83 * 4.73 mm 3.94 ct .. 10.23 * 10.35 * 5.80 mm 3.15 ct .. 9.93 * 9.72 * 5.39 mm Metallic Rutilated Quartz 9.82 ct set. Outstanding set of rutilated quartz with beautiful inclusions. Perfect for your custom jewelry. 2.73 ct .. 9.93 * 9.83 * 4.73 mm 3.94 ct .. 10.23 * 10.35 * 5.80 mm 3.15 ct .. 9.93 * 9.72 * 5.39 mm
Metallic Rutilated Quartz – Trillion Cabochon Set – 9.82 ct
$160.00 $0.00
$160.00
White Baroque Freshwater Pearls Pair 41.68 ct White Baroque Freshwater Pearls Pair 41.68 ct
White Baroque Freshwater Pearls Pair 41.68 ct – Unique Natural Shape
$368.00
$368.00
Polished Fire Opal 2.85 ct. Free form Polished Fire Opal 2.85 ct. Free form
Vivid Orange Fire Opal – Polished Freeform – 2.85 ct
$290.00
$290.00
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Australian Boulder Opal 25.86 ct Australian Boulder Opal 25.86 ct
Australian Boulder Opal – Cabochon Cut – 25.86 ct
$310.00
$310.00

Unique and Rare Gemstones Special Effects

Sometimes colored gemstones exhibit striking optical effects. This is due to characteristic structures, flaws, or even inclusions and then beauty and rarity unite. Discover the play of color in opals, or the color change found in sapphires, diaspores, or garnets, the elegant oriental effect of pearls, or the mesmerizing cat's-eye effect in tourmalines. Perfect for those seeking something unique and exclusive. Shop now for the perfect gemstone, whether to personalize your jewelry or add to your collection!

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Discover the beauty of Trapiche rubies thanks to their asterism, the elegance and serenity of pearls with their magical oriental essence, and play with your jewelry, full of color and life thanks to the iridescence of ammolite or the interplay of opals. With each movement, you'll see different colors overlapping each other, always distinct and unique; or better yet, green in one light and red in another, the same stone in a different color. Let yourself be surprised and fill yourself with color.

Welo Opal Stone 7.19 ct

Opal

Opal’s play of colors is unlike any other gem, is unique and exclusive.

Ammolite

Rare fossil gemstone with vivid, colorful iridescence.
White Baroque Freshwater Pearls Pair 49.21

Pearl

Pearls are associated with purity, chastity and stability in marriage.

Color Change Diaspore

This rare gem changes its color under different lighting conditions.