


When you buy dendritic opal from the Bead Traders, you can trust that you are getting a great deal.Our Three-Part Value Pledge means that we purchase gemstones in bulk to keep prices low but still give customers a good buy. Dendritic opal jewelry is also thought to improve eye function. It is used by crystal healers to help people avoid consuming too much fat and is an aid in weight loss efforts. It is also related to the digestive system and can help ease constipation. On the physical level, dendritic opal is said to help the vascular system, especially with varicose veins. It is considered an excellent gift for newlyweds to help them get off on the right foot.

Having dendritic opals present during family or group discussions lessens tension, releases stress and helps form stronger bonds. It is often recommended to step-families by crystal healers to help them come to know and respect each other better. It is also good for healing past life wounds.ĭendritic opal jewelry can also aid in bringing honesty and sincerity into a relationship. Dendritic opal jewelry can help you focus on personal goals, especially if you are looking to buy property. It is a good stone to help with grounding and bringing someone down to earth. While merlinite is a form of dendritic opal, not all dendritic opal beads are merlinite.ĭendritic opal beads help the wearer develop a stronger connection to nature because of the tree-like markings. The artistic qualities of the inclusions are more dramatic with larger stones.Ī white variety of common opal with black inclusions is known as merlinite, named after the wizard in the court of King Arthur. Moss opal is cream-colored or tan with green inclusions that resemble mossĭespite their different colors, all of these dendritic opal beads have dark streaks running through them in the characteristic tree shapes. Pink Peruvian opals are red or pink and whiteīlue Peruvian opals are blue or green and white Honey opals are a mixture of golden yellow and white There are several different types and colors of common opals that have dendritic inclusions. Common opals do not have a play of fire, but they often have dendritic inclusions which create tree-shaped pictures when the dendritic opal beads are cut and polished skillfully. The stones have flashes of color inside them that change as the light hits the stone from different angles. The most important difference between common opals and precious opals is that precious opals display opalescence or the play of fire. Opals in general are made of silica and water and don’t have a crystal structure that fractures along straight lines.

Buying gemstone beads online at the Bead Traders means you will always get affordable beads and beading supplies, because we buy in volume, and pass the savings on to you. Dendritic Opal Beads come in all kinds of shapes and colors and make fascinating jewelry. The inclusions are often manganese and create fern, tree or leaf-like designs in the polished stones, which make them look like landscape paintings. Dendritic opal is any type of common opal that has dark inclusions running through it.
