"...For in (opals) you shall see the living fire of the ruby, the glorious purple of the amethyst, the sea green of the emerald, all glittering together in an incredible mixture of light."
Pliny, 1st Century A.D.
Miracles of refracted light: Pearls and Opals
Join us on January 15, 2012, from 3 to 5 pm, for the next meeting of The Pearl Society, and become an expert not only on pearls, but on boulder opals.
Robert Shapiro, a long time collector and specialist in opals more recently added Tahitian pearls to his interests and inventory. Each of these gems derives its sensuous appeal from refracted light: opals through their unique structure retain water through which light circulates.
You will learn to distinguish the merely good from the exquisite, viewing actual opal samples and comparing their appeal to that of Robert's lush Tahiti pearls,also on view that day. If you are in the Chicago area, or can make arrangements to be here for the meeting, you are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to contact@EveJewelry.com or call The Eve J. Alfillé Gallery, 847-869-7920 to reserve your spot as space is limited.
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