The rich history and folklore of opal span across centuries. History suggests that in Ancient Rome, opals were considered a symbol of hope and love. Because opals have such a rich history, you will find them attributed to conflicting symbolisms and theories. Although they were looked at as a gemstone that brings good fortune, opals were also regarded as a gemstone that would bring bad luck to the wearer – it’s all dependent upon the context. Until the mid-14th century, it was considered that opals represented good fortune. But, in the 14th century, when the Black Plague hit Europe, the reputation of opal took a downturn.
