#opals

[heartnosekid]

theeancients on ig

[oldjewelryfeed]

14k Scorpion Brooch set with opals and rubies

[briery]

Opal in petrified wood, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Gem and Mineral Hall Collection. By Stan Celestian on Flickr. (Hi-Res)

[thegivenchythree]

Anya Taylor-Joy in Dior (spring 1998) and Tiffany & Co 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

[illustratus]

Statuette of St George

[blondebrainpowered]

Art Nouveau horn hair comb set with an opal, pearls, and enamel in gold from 1900-10 in the collection of the Rijks Museum. Maker unknown.

[transparentfossil]

Black Opals

[tiarascrowns]

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

"A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamond in-between, the bars connected with six diamond-set arches each arch with a diamond-trefoil and a round cabochon-cut opal within, terminating on each side with a small diamond and opal trefoil motif, the diamonds estimated to weigh 2.9 carats in total, all mounted in gold and silver, attached to silver-gilt tiara frame and accompanied by gold chain back section to convert to a necklace, circa 1890, measuring 4 x 14.5cm, gross weight 36.4 grams."

- 1st Dibs

[oldjewelryfeed]

Opals

[srlgemstone]

The dendritic patterns in this opal remind me of traditional blue and white Asian art; like a porcelain landscape painted by nature itself. Dendritic Opal

[trainwreckrenegade]

[gemville]

Praise To The Sea Clownfish and Sea Anemone Brooch by Mikimoto

18k Yellow Gold, White Gold and Black Rhodium

Natural Freshwater Pearls

6.78 CTW Opals

3.55 CTW Garnets

3.28 CTW Sapphires

1.19 CTW Diamonds

Photo Courtesy: Mikimoto

Source: jckonline.com

[bananafrog26]

Hey geologists I need a bit of help with my worldbuilding.

So I'm adding dwarves to my setting but not your typical short stubby fleshy dudes. But rather short stubby rocky dudes. There are three types of dwarves upper crust, mid crust, and lower crust. They grow at different levels in the earth's crust and are made out of different rocks depending on what's available at that level. Like if they're closer to the surface they're made out of rocks and gems and such that naturally grow at that level.

Small issue though I have no idea what grows- forms? At those different levels farther or closer to the surface and I also don't know in what amounts. What's rare and what's common? I imagine diamonds don't grow in the same place as amethyst.

If you guys could help me out it would be much appreciated!

P.s. I did try googling it first but I couldn't find anything.

P.p.s. a visual representation like a rock map or something would be nice but is not required.

P.p.p.s. please don't be mean to me I'm not an expert on rocks I don't know exactly what to search for which is why I'm asking for help.

[transparentfossil]

Ethiopian Fire Opal Cabochons 4*6 MM

[tiarascrowns]

Opal & Diamond Haircomb/Necklace

"Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown/Tiara/Haircomb/Necklace, circa 1880s

A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. The setting alternates with rows of fine opal cabochons that show a strong play of colour and rows of bright old-mine cut diamonds (ca. 12 carats), in a shell like design. It can be worn with a detachable hair comb, or as a necklace."

- 1st Dibs