10/11/2026
It’s Opal and Tourmaline Month! We’ve seen some opal misinformation on social media lately, and we want to make sure your opals stay in great shape. This opal has a white line of cracking called crazing. This is a kind of damage that opals are prone to because they have no structure and some water content. If they get extremely dry, they can crack. So store them where people are breathing, adding moisture to the air, not in a safe deposit box. And don’t soak them in oil! This does not protect them from crazing, and can turn opals yellow over time.