Upala Kal (Opal Gemstone) — The Radiance of Venus

Where inner light meets outer grace.

1. What is Upala Kal?

Upala Kal, known globally as Opal, is one of the most enchanting gemstones in the world — a stone where light itself seems to dance.
Its name comes from the Sanskrit “Upala”, meaning precious stone, a term later adapted into Greek and Latin as Opallios and Opalus.

In Tamil tradition, Upala Kal is seen as the gem of beauty, love, and emotional harmony, ruled by Venus (Shukra) — the planet of elegance, affection, and pleasure.

This is not a stone of wealth; it is a stone of wonder.

2. The Beauty of Colour Play

The most captivating feature of Upala Kal is its “play of colour” — flashes of red, green, blue, and violet that shimmer across its surface as light moves.
This phenomenon, caused by the diffraction of light through silica spheres, gives Opal its magical depth and fluid glow.

No two Opals are ever the same. Each gem contains a unique, living spectrum — a tiny universe of light frozen in stone.

3. Types of Upala Kal

4. Neruppu Opal — The Fire Within

In Tamil, “Neruppu” means fire — and the Neruppu Opal truly lives up to that name.
Unlike ordinary Opal, Fire Opal’s beauty comes from its body colour — rich orange, amber, or red — rather than internal flashes.

Originating mainly from Mexico and Ethiopia, Neruppu Opal is believed to ignite the spirit, inspiring courage and passion.
It enhances artistic drive, rekindles enthusiasm, and clears emotional stagnation.

It is the flame of Venus — warm, creative, and alive.

5. Planetary Association

• Planet: Venus (Shukra)
• Metal: Silver or White Gold
• Day of Wearing: Friday morning (Shukra Hora)
• Finger: Ring finger, right hand
• Mantra: “Om Shukraya Namah” (108 times)
• Recommended Weight: 4–6 carats

Venus governs art, attraction, comfort, and refined pleasure. Upala Kal channels these energies into love, diplomacy, and emotional peace.

6. Astrological Benefits

• Strengthens the influence of Venus, bringing charm and beauty
• Restores peace and trust in relationships
• Enhances creativity, inspiration, and elegance
• Brings balance between emotion and intellect
• Reduces anxiety, jealousy, and emotional instability
• Improves skin glow and overall magnetism

Upala Kal is especially recommended for those whose Venus is weak or afflicted in the natal chart.

7. How to Wear Upala Kal

1. Set in silver or white gold ring or pendant.
2. Purify overnight in raw milk and Gangajal.
3. Wear on Friday morning after sunrise, during Shukra Hora.
4. Chant “Om Shukraya Namah” 108 times before wearing.
5. Offer white flowers and sandalwood to Goddess Lakshmi or Shukra Deva.

8. Who Should Avoid It

Avoid wearing Upala Kal if:

• Venus is conjunct with Rahu or Ketu, creating illusionary desires.
• You are already wearing Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Blue Sapphire (Saturn) without expert supervision.
• You are in Shani Mahadasha or a strongly Saturn-dominant period.

This gem should always be chosen under expert guidance, as Venus’s gentle energy can turn indulgent when unbalanced.

9. PreciousCarats Gemmological Note

• Species: Hydrated Silica (SiO₂·nH₂O)
• Hardness: 5.5–6.5 Mohs
• Refractive Index: 1.37–1.47
• Specific Gravity: 1.98–2.20
• Transparency: Translucent to opaque
• Notable Origins: Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico

At PreciousCarats, we offer only untreated, natural Opals — each inspected for clarity, pattern, and structural integrity.
We do not deal in doublets, triplets, or synthetic Opals.

10. Emotional and Spiritual Symbolism

Upala Kal represents the rainbow of emotions — from the calm of peace to the fire of desire.
It teaches acceptance, emotional resilience, and the art of balance.

Spiritually, it aligns the Heart and Crown Chakras, opening the soul to creativity, intuition, and universal love.

To wear Opal is to remember that beauty is not fixed — it moves, breathes, and lives like light.

11. PreciousCarats Perspective

At PreciousCarats, we believe Upala Kal is not merely a gem — it is a mood, a mirror, and a muse.
It encourages you to love deeply, create freely, and express your truest self without fear.

The gem of lovers, poets, and dreamers —
glowing not with reflected light, but with emotion itself.

12. Summary Table

13. PreciousCarats Reflection

Upala Kal teaches us that beauty has rhythm — it flickers, changes, and grows with the light inside us.
Whether calm like moonlight or burning like Neruppu Opal’s flame, it reminds us that Venus’s grace is never loud — it simply glows.

Wear it not to be seen, but to feel illuminated.