Yellow Opal 8x10mm Handcut Faceted Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Gem Sapphires are precious gemstones

Sapphires are precious gemstones

Due to its natural porosity

ranging from freeform to abstract

The ribbed surface adds light-play and dimension

and veins within the tan

Yellow Opal 8x10mm Handcut Faceted Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch Gem Sapphires are precious gemstonesYellow Opal is transparent to opaque, milky white to pale yellow in color. It sometimes features dark brown to black dendritic inclusions that branch like tiny tree limbs through the stone. Unlike other forms of opal, Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for. Historically Opal was renowned as the Queen of Gems for its desirability and beauty.