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Opals in history: from symbol of hope to contem...

From ancient Rome to Art Nouveau, from a superstition invented in the 19th century to contemporary jewelry: the opal carries one of the richest and most surprising cultural histories of...

Opal cutting: the art of revealing light within...

Cutting transforms a rough stone into the gem that will compose a piece of jewelry. For opals, this process demands reading, technique, and a unique sensibility. Understand how it works...

Opals of the world: Brazil, Australia, Mexico a...

Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Brazil: each origin produces a different opal. A comparative overview for those who want to understand the global market and discover what makes Piaui opals exceptional.

How opals form: the geology behind Brazil's mos...

65 million years of geological history resulted in the opals of Piaui. Understand the fascinating process that transforms water, silica, and time into one of the rarest gems in the...

Why Handmade Jewellery — What Changes When a Pi...

What makes a handmade jewel different? Discover the process behind every Fortes Jewellery piece — 980 silver, 18k gold, slow fashion, and the value of the imperfect.

What Is Contemporary Jewellery — And Why It Mat...

Contemporary jewellery goes beyond beautiful — it’s design, concept and narrative in precious metal. Discover what sets it apart and why Fortes Jewellery belongs in this world.