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Last Look.(fire opal)(Brief article)
Byline: editor: Virginia Smith PHOTOGRAPHED BY RAYMOND MEIER.
Fire opal, commonly formed in the volcanic rock of Mexico, was once called quetza-litzi-pyollitli, or "stone of the bird of paradise," by the native Aztecs. Now regarded as the country's national gemstone, it's said to inspire courage, stamina, and strength in those who wear it. Which is exactly why, if we could create our own fearless Superglamour Girl, we'd adorn her with these--fire-opal chandelier ...
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