Pink Peruvian Opal Beads

Opals are one of the most unusual of the gemstones. They contain mostly silica and water and come in many different colors. Pink Peruvian Opal Beads are usually a mixture of pink and white with brown or black dendritic inclusions. It is one of the hardest and most stable of the varieties of opal. 

Buying gemstone beads at the Bead Traders means you will always save money. That's because we buy beads in volume, and pass the savings on to you. This means you always get affordable beads, beading supplies, and charms whenever you purchase online with us. Our friendly staff is available to answer any questions you might have, whether it's regarding a jewelry design, information about pink opal gemstones, or your next project.

Types of Opals

There are several different varieties of opals found throughout the world. Precious opal is found mainly in Australia and is famous for the internal flash of colors inside the stone.  Milk opal is whiter and more opaque, while fire opal is a golden orange color and is found mostly in Mexico. Peruvian opal is blue or pink and can be found in the Andes Mountains. Opals are made of silica and contain a large percentage of water, which makes them fragile and easily damaged.

They are also sensitive to high temperatures and should be kept in soft, moist material like cotton to maintain their internal moisture level and prevent them from cracking.

Why Is Pink Andean Opal Special?

There are varieties of opal found all over the world, but the Peruvian pink opal gemstone is found mostly in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The pink Andean opal does not exhibit the play of color that precious opals do, but they are much harder than other opals with a score of 6 on Moh’s Scale of hardness as compared to 5 for other types of opals. The softer opals are usually shaped into smooth, rounded cabochons, but Peruvian opals can be cut into many different shapes that are smooth or faceted. Pink Peruvian opal jewelry displays the lovely red, pink, and white colors of this opaque stone, and the beads are sometimes shot through with dark inclusions that resemble trees and are known as dendrites.

Peruvian Pink Opal Meaning & History

Opals were very popular during Roman times, when they were considered powerful talismans, but got a reputation for bad luck in later years. Sir Walter Scott included an opal as a bringer of bad luck in one of his novels and people’s attitudes about them changed. 

Opal is the official birthstone of October and is also considered an appropriate gift for the 14th wedding anniversary. This gemstone is considered particularly lucky for people born under the astrological sign of Libra.

As far as their meaning, Pink Peruvian opal beads are considered to be strong healing stones. Many Andean cultures consider Peruvian pink opal healing properties to be quite strong.

 It is believed that wearing pink Peruvian opal jewelry while meditating or sleeping can help build compassion in the wearer. They can also help people deal with painful memories and emotions. The pink color of this opal variety is connected to the heart chakra and is a stone to bolster a faithful relationship and keep it strong, but it will also reveal a false lover.

It is important to keep the Peruvian pink opal meaning in mind when creating jewelry.

Peruvian Pink Opal Jewelry Ideas

Pink Peruvian opal jewelry can lend a feminine touch to any piece. Consider using this amazing gemstone for the following:

• Necklaces

• Crowns

• Rings

• Bracelets

• Neck Pieces

• Anklets

• And so much more!

The sky is the limit in how one can create one-of-a-kind Peruvian pink opal gemstone jewelry.

Shop Peruvian Pink Opal Beads Today!

When you buy Peruvian pink opal beads from the Bead Traders, you are getting a great deal on quality beads. We purchase beads in bulk so we can offer you great quality and a good buy. All of the beads we sell, even close-out and sale items, are quality inspected. We will never send you lower-quality beads for higher-quality gemstones even if an item is out of stock. We always substitute beads of greater value than the ones you originally ordered if necessary. That’s our Triple-Value Pledge. Strengthen your relationship with some pink Peruvian opal beads from the Bead Traders. Shop now.