Stop Your Opals From Yellowing – Easy Maintenance Tips

Why did this opal turn yellow?! In today’s video, Flex and Benedict break down exactly why opals can change color, especially from white to yellow — and what you can do to prevent it. Learn how to care for opals, why hydration and proper storage matter, and what cleaning methods to avoid at all costs.

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We’ll also cover:
-Why Ethiopian opals absorb water
-How perfume, soap, and lotion can ruin your opal
-What causes cloudy or yellow opals
-Best practices for cleaning opal jewelry safely
-How to store opals (and if they need water)
-The truth about opal treatments: sugar blackening, smoke, dyes, stabilization, triplets, and more
-Real vs. synthetic opals (how to spot fake opals like Gilson or mosaic opal)

Whether you own an opal engagement ring, necklace, or loose stone — this is your go-to guide for keeping your gem beautiful and bright.

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00:00 Introduction
00:10 Why do opals turn yellow
00:54 How to care for your opal & maintenance
02:22 Opal treatments to avoid
04:17 Opal doublets & triplets
05:33 Imitation and synthetic opals