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.

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Fire Opal set. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. 6.38 ct. Fire Opal set. The perfect combination for your bespoke jewelry. 6.38 ct.
Vivid Fire Opal Set 6.38 ct – Fancy Cut Trio
$396.00
$396.00
Untreated Australian Boulder Opal 10.96 ct Untreated Australian Boulder Opal 10.96 ct
Australian Boulder Opal – 10.96 ct Double-Sided Polished
$232.00
$232.00
Australian Boulder Opal 15.68 ct Australian Boulder Opal 15.68 ct
Australian Boulder Opal – 15.68 ct Cabochon
$270.00
$270.00
Boulder Opal 9.50 ct from Australian Boulder Opal 9.50 ct from Australian
Australian Boulder Opal – 9.50 ct – Cabochon with Play-of-Color
$290.00
$290.00
Beautiful Boulder Opal 12.78 ct from Australia Beautiful Boulder Opal 12.78 ct from Australia
Beautiful Boulder Opal – 12.78 ct Cabochon Cut from Australia
$242.00
$242.00
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Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 18.68 ct. Cabochon Cut. Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 18.68 ct. Cabochon Cut.
Amazing Australian Boulder Opal – 18.68 ct Cabochon Cut
$288.00
$288.00
Boulder Opal 64.68 ct. Australian gemstone. Boulder Opal 64.68 ct. Australian gemstone.
Boulder Opal 64.68 ct – Australian Cabochon with beautiful Veins
$250.00
$250.00
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Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 12.31 ct. Amazing Australian Boulder Opal 12.31 ct.
Amazing Australian Boulder Opal – 12.31 ct Cabochon Cut
$364.00
$364.00
Australian Boulder Opal Pair 20.98 ct total. Australian Boulder Opal Pair 20.98 ct total.
Australian Boulder Opal Pair – 20.98 ct Cabochon Cut
$246.00
$246.00
Australian Boulder Opal Pair 24.03 ct total Australian Boulder Opal Pair 24.03 ct total
Australian Boulder Opal Pair – 24.03 ct Cabochon Cut
$375.00
$375.00
Boulder Opal Pair from Australia. Cabochon Cut. 36.57 ct total. Boulder Opal Pair from Australia. Cabochon Cut. 36.57 ct total.
Australian Boulder Opal Pair – 36.57 ct – Cabochon Cut
$350.40
$350.40
Boulder Opal Pair from Australia. Cabochon Cut. 41.65 ct. Boulder Opal Pair from Australia. Cabochon Cut. 41.65 ct.
Boulder Opal Pair from Australia – 41.65 ct Cabochon Cut
$418.00
$418.00
Boulder Wood Fossil Opal pair from Australia 20.92 ct Boulder Wood Fossil Opal pair from Australia 20.92 ct
Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair 20.92 ct – Australian Cabochon Set
$380.00
$380.00
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Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair. Cabochon Oval Cut. 10.45 ct. Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair. Cabochon Oval Cut. 10.45 ct.
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair – 10.45 ct Oval Cabochons
$548.00
$548.00
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair 9.83 ct Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair 9.83 ct
Australian Boulder Wood Fossil Opal Pair – 9.83 ct – Double-Sided
$412.60
$412.60
Color Change Diaspore Gemstone 3.15 ct pair under different lighting conditions Color Change Diaspore Gemstone 3.15 ct pair under different lighting conditions
Color Change Turkish Diaspore Pair 3.15 ct – Cushion Cut
$360.00
$360.00

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!

Related collections

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.