: a usually amorphous mineral that is a hydrated silica softer and less dense than quartz and typically with definite and often marked iridescent play of colors and is used especially as a gem
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For instance, a custom diamond and opal grill famously worn by Kim Kardashian four years ago was said to be worth $18,000, according to Us Weekly.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
These included Mirasol, which is named after the El Mirasol villa — one of architect Addison Mizner’s most famous designs — and played with volumes, cabochon cuts and a mix of gold, pink opal and freshwater pearls in a chunky ring, earrings and a standout long necklace.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Swift completed the look with a swooping updo and her signature red lip, and accessorized with Le Vian jewelry (including earrings and a diamond-and-opal pendant necklace worth $24,000) and engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
While Opalite is an artificial product, it's made to look like opal, which is Kelce's birthstone.
—Lian Brooks, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
These included Mirasol, which is named after the El Mirasol villa — one of architect Addison Mizner’s most famous designs — and played with volumes, cabochon cuts and a mix of gold, pink opal and freshwater pearls in a chunky ring, earrings and a standout long necklace.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Swift completed the look with a swooping updo and her signature red lip, and accessorized with Le Vian jewelry (including earrings and a diamond-and-opal pendant necklace worth $24,000) and engagement ring.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
While Opalite is an artificial product, it's made to look like opal, which is Kelce's birthstone.
—Lian Brooks, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opal
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“Opal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opal. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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: a mineral with changeable colors that is used as a gem
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