The opal, enigmatic gemstone

From Australia, Ethiopia, Brazil or Mexico, the opal embodies mystery and arises curiosity.
Philippe Tournaire invits you to share his attraction to this gemstone, which he has been working with for more than 40 years.



Mythical and still unrecognized by the general public, the opal has a singular spell that she reveals through the changes of light.

The multiple reflections of this gemstone are similar to the ones we see in a rainbow, like an oil drop on the water: the same phenomenon appears and it is called iridescence.


For all time opal has aroused many questions and superstitions.

For some time, this enigmatic gemstone had been considered bad omen because of her strange play-of-color and also her softness.
Jewelers and craftsmen did not want to work with this type of gemstone. Moreover, they could not mass-produce opal jewelry since none of them were alike.

Each opal shows itself through a different light and brings a new kind of symbolism, with its own identity.
Let yourself be enchanted by this gemstone!


We have opals especially selected for their variety and beauty.

They are at your disposal in our Parisian stores.
You will be able to learn how to love them when set in Tournaire’s jewelry.
All the Tournaire team will be pleased to guide you while respecting your own desire and inspiration.

We hope to welcome you very soon for a high color meeting!

Join us at PHILIPPE TOURNAIRE’s:

 7 place Vendôme - Cour Vendôme - Paris 1st arrondissement
Phone number: +33 1 40 20 00 19

 51 rue de Rennes - Paris 6th arrondissement
Phone number: +33 1 45 44 65 57