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Shop
Collections

Earrings

Necklaces

Rings

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Featured Collections

Hand-cut Gemstone Charms

Kintsugi - Broken is Beautiful

Hand-cut Gemstone Rings

Beyond Bridal

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Custom
Make it Yours

All of our jewelry can be personalized just for you.

Pick your ring style and choice of stones from our gallery of custom rings.

Choose a centerpiece stone from our gem collection and work with us to realize your unique vision.

Find any piece you love from our site and contact us about modifying it just for you.
learn about custom

Custom Jewelry Lines

Customizable Rings

Gallery of Custom Orders

Loose Gem Gallery
About
About Karin Luvaas

The beauty of the natural world and the elegance of adornment come together in Karin Luvaas' thoughtful jewelry designs, which feature color, natural stones, elegance, and simplicity as prominent elements.
Karin Luvaas

read more about Karin

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Opal

Color	multi
Hardness	5.5
Birthstone	October
Anniversary	14th
Metaphysical	Known for promoting love, passion and can also act as an emotional stabilizer.

Opals are known for their play-of-color, rainbow hues that shift as the light hits the stone.

Opal can be found in Australia, Madagascar, Brazil, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mexico and the US.

Greeks believed opal gave protection against disease while Bedouins thought opal was filled with lightening that fell from the sky during intense thunderstorms.

Wash in warm soapy water. Avoid steamer and ultrasonic.