The opal is sometime referred to as the "Queen of Gems." Each stone appears to hold a rainbow of colors in its midst. Legend has it that, of the light hits the stone in just the right angle, the aura of the person wearing the stone can be seen. Other legends about the opal date as far back in history. One, a legend amongst the Australian aborigines tells that the creator came down to Earth on a rainbow, in order to bring the message of peace to all the humans. In the very spot where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. That was the birth of the Opals.

The opal is a delicate stone, primarily because of it holds differing percentage of water. The stone can be brittle, but can be enjoyed, if treated "royally." Opals should never be stored in a place that is too dry, or exposed to heat for extended periods of time. Opal jewelry should be worn as often as possible, so it may absorb humidity from the air and from the skin of its wearer.