fire opal

American  

noun

1. a red Mexican opal, often with a color play.

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fire opal British  

noun

1. an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone

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Etymology

Origin of fire opal

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

She walked down the aisle in Fisher’s favorite ring, a blue fire opal, as well as a ring her mother had given to one of her best friends.

From Fox News

Continue the Easter theme by integrating an Easter egg motif into your look with an oval fire opal pendant.

From Forbes

A $250,000 Mexican fire opal necklace sold before the store even opened for business on Nov. 1, but there are more than 200 other new pieces from which to choose.

From Los Angeles Times

He showed Dany an iron bracelet he had found, set with a uncut fire opal the size of her thumb.

From Literature

I remember his setting a fire opal in a gold brooch...

From Project Gutenberg