Glass fire opals are some of the most beautiful man-made stones I know of. Also known as Harlequin glass art, they were first made in the early 1900's and are known for their fiery play of colors. Glass fire opals are handmade and no two are exactly alike. They are made by adding metals to molten glass.
The most well known color is a deep ruby red often referred to as "Dragon's Breath." The name originated because of the fiery flashes of blue and purple seen from within the glass - giving the illusion of a "dragon's breath."
Other popular colors include pink, amethyst and topaz. Here are some examples of different color stones:
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| Dragon's Breath Glass Fire Opal |
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| Topaz Glass Fire Opal |
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| Pink Glass Fire Opal |
You can find my
Fire Opal Collection in my Etsy shop.
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| Dragon's Breath Fire Opal Earrings |
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| Victorian Pink Fire Opal Necklace |
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| Amethyst Glass Fire Opal Necklace |
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| Pink Fire Opal Necklace in Antique Brass |
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| Victorian Pink Fire Opal Earrings |
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| Dragon's Breath Fire Opal Necklace |
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DJAjewels.etsy.com to see all of my handmade vintage inspired jewelry!
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