Wholesale Fire Opal Beads

Fire Opal is a term used for colorful, transparent to translucent opal with a background color that is a fire-like hue of yellow to orange to red. It might or might not exhibit play-of-color (the typical flashes of spectral colors that can be seen when a precious opal is turned under a source of light).Most fire opal does not have play-of-color.The defining characteristic of fire opal is the fiery hue of yellow, orange or red that serves as a uniform background color throughout the stone. These colors are thought to be caused by the presence of small amounts of iron in the opal.The Mexican fire opal is indeed one of the best gemstone beads that are available at Ratna Sagar Jewels. Fire opal, like all opal, has high water content. As a result,it should be protected from heat and prolonged exposure to strong light, which could dry it out. Fire opal jewelry should be protected from scratches when not being worn and rings should be removed during heavy activity. Clean fire opal jewelry with mild dish soap: use a soft brush behind the stone where dust can collect.At Ratna Sagar Jewels you will find this absolutely stunning collection of Mexican Fire Opal gemstone beads in a variety of shapes.