An awesome fact about white opals is that ancient cultures regarded them with awe and mystical properties. Romans considered them a symbol of hope and purity, while the Greeks believed they bestowed the gift of prophecy and protection from disease to their owners. White opals were also revered by indigenous Australian cultures who understood them as the byproduct of a rainbow touching the earth, imbuing the stones with its colorful essence and thus making them artifacts filled with the good fortune and power of the heavens. This rich heritage of lore contributes to the opal’s enduring allure and the sense that each stone carries a bit of ancient magic.
