Opal is the traditional birthstone for October.It is believed the stone was discovered in India and given the name "upala," or "precious stone" in Sanskrit, the Geological Institute of America ...

"Opal is my birth stone, and it's one of my favorite stones, so I started doing it on wigs a long time ago," she said. "I actually did one for Lady Gaga, but we ended up not using it." The key to ...

Compared to common opal, which is usually one color, black opal exhibits many different colors contrasted by a dark body tone. Frederick: It's simply the most stunning gemstone on the planet. It's ...

The opal stone's unique beauty makes it a great choice for the unconventional bride, or the couple looking for a less traditional engagement ring. Here, 45 stunning opal engagement rings.

Most of the world’s opal comes from Australia, but there are other sources, including South America, Africa and the US. Jewelry designer Erica Courtney, well-known for her colored gemstone ...

By layering tiny nanospheres onto stretchy fabric, scientists have created a material that changes color when stretched. Called "polymer opal" by the team, the material mimics the multicolored ...

Colorful mood-boosters This year, Piaget is also making a colorful splash with hard-stone dials. In one model from the Hidden Treasures collection, a green-hued opal dial peeks out from an ...