White Opal Jewelry
Where the name comes from: Sanskrit upala meaning jewel.Where the stones come from: 97% of the world's supply comes from Australia with South Australia providing 80%.
Chemistry: Silica, SiO2 - with a relatively high water content of 6-10% typically.
Colors: All colours, the internal structure of opals make them diffract light so causing a play of colors with the movement of the stone, greens and blues are most common with red being the rarest. White refers to the base color.
...and another thing: Pattern and brilliance are the main factors in deciding the value of an opal rather than its color.
Prices correct at time of writing - subject to change
![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Band Ring (Silver White Opalite Mix) RingOn sale - now $49.8 - was $60 | ![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Bangle Bracelet (Silver White Opalite Mix 1) BraceletOn sale - now $54.4 - was $85 | ![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Hoop Earrings (Gold White Opalite Mix) EarringOn sale - now $54.4 - was $80 |
![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Hoop Earrings (Silver White Opalite Mix) EarringOn sale - now $60 - was $80 | ![]() Kendra Scott Chandlier Huggie Earrings (Gold White Opalite Mix) Earring$60 | ![]() Kendra Scott Chandlier Huggie Earrings (Silver White Opalite Mix) Earring$60 |
![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Band Ring (Gold White Opalite Mix) Ring$60 | ![]() Kendra Scott Chandler Bangle Bracelet (Gold White Opalite Mix 1) BraceletOn sale - now $64.6 - was $85 |