Oman Opal Birthstone Wedding Fashion 2015 Bridal Jewellery 100049

Oman Opal Birthstone Wedding Fashion 2015 Bridal Jewellery.  

By Aamir Mannan.

Naming.

The word opal is adapted from the Roman term opalus, but the origin of this word is a matter of debate. However, most modern references suggest it is adapted from the Sanskrit word úpala.[28]

References to the gem are made by Pliny the Elder. It is suggested it was adapted it from Ops, the wife of Saturn and goddess of fertility. The portion of Saturnalia devoted to Ops was "Opalia", similar to opalus

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