“The pinfire flashes of iridescent color
in the Stauer Opal Collection
rivals those of a rainbow”.
— JAMES T. FENT,
Stauer GIA
Graduate
Gemologist
How a Queen Fell in Love With a King of Gems
The mystery of Nature’s rainbow revealed
I
n the early Renaissance Age, opals 14k Gold
Always the Right Color. The Stauer
were said to bring good fortune to
Vermeil Opal Ring is set in 14K gold fused over
the wearer because they possessed all
20 inch
.925 sterling silver and it creates an
of the colors and powers of every gem-
Necklace
opulent light show. And the wide range
stone. But it was Queen Victoria’s love of
of iridescent color in our Opal Collection
opals that was the spark that led this
makes it a perfect complement to any
beautiful gemstone to gain its spot as the
ensemble. If you are not thrilled with the
most cherished of gems.
sheer beauty of the Opal Collection,
14k Gold
To pay proper homage to this luminous Vermeil Earrings
return it within 30 days for a refund of
beauty, Stauer showcases our Opal
your purchase price. Opal rings can retail
A Royal Offer—Receive the Necklace
Collection, with opals that sparkle in
for well over $2,500.00, but our clients
as a Bonus! See details right.
every color in the visible spectrum. The
have told us that they are thrilled with
2 ¾ carat oval cabochon in the ring
intense color), the more water is in the
our 2 ¾ carat stone for under $200.
nestles within the embrace of two mille-
spheres. The spheres succeed in dissecting
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grain-edged chevrons.
the waves of light on its passage through
- Genuine mined opals - 14k gold vermeil
- 20" necklace chain - DiamondAura
®
accents
Nature’s Splendor. Opal is the only the gemstone and turning it into
- Natural stone color may vary from image shown
gemstone that changes color and pattern mesmerizing colors, always new and
right in your hand; every opal is varied always different.
Not Available in Stores
and unique. Our hand-selected opal
The King of Gems. Opal is a mineral Gold and Opal Collection
ring’s color, with it’s pinfire flashes of
found in areas where ancient geothermal
Opal Ring (2 ¾ tcw) • $195 + S&H
iridescent pinks and greens, blues, and
hot springs once existed. Ancient (Ring sizes 5-10)
turquoises, emanates a very special
Romans called the magnificent gem- Opal Earrings (3 ½ tcw) • $225 + S&H
attraction and fascination. But what
stone “Cupid Paederos,” meaning a
Opal Necklace (2 ¾ tcw) • $195 + S&H
causes this stunning phenomenon?
child as beautiful as love. Opals were
A Royal Offer—Order the Ring and
It’s in the Water. This puzzle was routinely set into the crowns and neck-
Earrings then receive the Necklace as a
impossible to solve for a very long time. laces of rulers who believed the protec-
Bonus—A $195 Value!
Only a few years ago, a team of tive powers of the gemstones would
Call now to take advantage of this limited offer.
Australian scientists analyzed opals with ward off evil. They believed it to be the
an electron microscope and discovered “king of gems” because an opal holds
800-719-9078
that the origin of the play-of-color is the within its fire all the colors of the rain- Promotional Code GOR138-03
arrangement of spheres of water-filled bow…and of all other gems, as well. And
Please mention this code when you call.
silica, whose centers are spaced at about like many birthstones, opals (October)
14101 Southcross Drive W.,
the wavelength of visible light. The finer were treasured by ancient monarchs for
Dept. GOR138-03
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
the quality of opal (those exhibiting their appearance and their powers.
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