5 Patterns To Look For When Selecting An Opal At A Jewelry Store
If you are shopping for an opal for the first time, you may be unaware that the stones tend to have different patterns, from the common floral pattern to the rare harlequin. Use the guide below to distinguish between the patterns.
Floral Pattern
The most common of the opal patterns, the floral pattern contains bright, radiant colors, such as green, red, or yellow, that are randomly speckled throughout the stone. The background is typically white or cream colored, although you may find darker shades in some stones.