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girasol

girasol

9.9
A gem that shows bright orange, yellow and red colors
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɪrəˌsɔl/
  • Specialized
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  • I bought a beautiful girasol for my collection.

Examples

  • A girasol ring makes a striking addition to any gemstone collection.

  • Collectors admire the unique play of color in each girasol opal they find.

  • The jeweler displayed a rare girasol that shimmered with intense red and orange hues.

  • The girasol sparkled in the sunlight.

  • The jeweler showcased a stunning girasol that shimmered with orange and yellow hues.

  • She admired the girasol pendant, which sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight.

  • During the exhibition, the girasol gemstone captured everyone's attention with its fiery colors.

Synonyms

opal
vsgirasol
14 5.1

A shiny stone that shows bright flashes of colour and is used in jewellery

is the specific gem type that shows bright orange, yellow, and red colors
fire opal
vsgirasol
  • Specialized
7.7

A gem with bright orange, yellow and red colors

has the same meaning but uses a different name

Surface Forms

girasol singular
girasols plural

Etymology

Girasol for this opal comes from Spanish and Italian parts girar 'to turn' and sol 'sun'. The stone's warm orange and red glow looks like sunlight, so the gem was named after the sun.