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This hyalite opal specimen not only will glow under an artificial UV lighting source, this particular source of hyalite opal will actually fluoresce in daylight, too! That is what makes this source(Zacatecas, Mexico) so unique. It looks best in diffused daylight, right outside of direct sunlight and it will have subtle green glow, while in indoor/home lighting, much of this opal is almost colorless. The intensity of daylight fluorescence will vary from piece to piece, but this particular piece has an intense green glow in daylight.
This fluorescent response is due to the trace element of Uranium which this opal does contain. What this means is that these specimens are slightly radioactive, but according to a study done by Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain), the relatively low levels of radiation (which vary from piece to piece) that are being emitted do not pose a health concern. That being said, to stay on the safe side, we still recommend taking proper precautions when handling any radioactive material, no matter what levels that are being emitted. This piece is pictured under a longwave UV flashlight (bright green glow), in indoor/home lighting, and in daylight!
We consider this piece to be a Miniature Mineral Specimen (MIN). This beautiful mineral specimen is available today!
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No other jeweler cares about the brilliance, cut and color in their gemstones more than us and owner, master gem cutter, Steve Moriarty.
I don’t have enough time or words to share the joy I have found in this incredible “hidden gem” (pun intended) shop. The quality of the products, the love that goes into the creating, and the extremely personable staff are all a part of why I love it so much. They are able to take the little bit of information you give to them, and with their vast amount of knowledge, bring to life a creation of what’s in your mind, working until it’s to perfection...
I was looking for a bicolor sapphire for an engagement ring and fell in love with a gem I found on their website. It is so beautifully cut and the blue/green and yellow hues are exactly what I had envisioned. I purchased the stone online from Florida and was very pleased with the care they took in securing the package. The stone is now set and I am so thrilled to be able to wear it every day!
Alice & the staff are wonderful . Great customer service , beautiful jewelry & gem stones. I live in Arizona and the item I purchased from them. I received 2 days later. Which was awesome! Very pleased with my purchase!
Moriarty’s is a fantastic shop to find your jewelry treasures. From mines through designs, the Moriarty family and staff do a top notch job. I have purchased many items and always feel that their pricing is better than expected. As well, the service behind the order has been very fast and efficient
Steve Moriarty travels the world to bring you the most amazing gemstones you have ever seen. He heads to places most won't go in order to bring you gems that are unlike anything you have seen before.
Yes, we ship to over 200 countries. You can choose your country at checkout to see the costs. Please note you are responsible for all taxes and custom's fees going into your country.
We provide free USPS priority shipping with insurance which takes 2-4 business days. We also offer overnight options through Fedex and USPS at an additional cost.
All orders are ran through our 3rd party fraud system. Due to this, some orders are canceled that do not pass. Others may require more information from you. We apologize about this extra step, but we get multiple fraudulent attempts per day due to having higher prices luxury goods.
All orders (not including custom projects) come with a 30 day return policy. Minus the original and return shipping costs.
Yes, that is our specialty. You can choose any gemstone on our website and contact us here. We would be happy to design an amazing piece of jewelry for you!
Our family has over 30 years of experience in the jewelry and gemstone business. Most of gemstones you see are cut by Steve Moriarty and all the jewelry designs were done by in house artist, Christopher Michael. No other company puts so much effort behind every gemstone and every design. Buying from Moriarty's Gem Art, you get more than gift, you get a story.
