Blue Opal | Peruvian Opal | Faceted Teardrops | 7mm x 13mm

Blue opals are an opaque to semi-opaque blue green stone found exclusively on the Andes mountain of Peru. The Peruvian opal, sometimes called the "Andes opal," exhibits beautiful colors varying between ballerina pinks and aqua blues. The most popular opal stone is of the "fire" variety that sometimes displays dazzling technicolor flecks with mesmerizing translucency. These Peruvian opal beads are a solid baby blue color and features natural green-blue markings resembling the color of the Caribbean Sea. The blue opal beads in faceted teardrop briolettes add shape and dimension to jewelry designs without overdoing it. Teardrop briolettes are great for adding light-catching qualities, especially on dangling earrings to accentuate the face. The shape evokes pure elegance and simplicity as well. The Peruvian opal is said to ease tension and stress, a befitting quality considering its resemblance to tropical oceans. Blue Peruvian opals have outstanding color vibrancy and pair beautifully wit