opaline
Like pale nacre
Opaline describes something resembling opal—having a milky iridescence or showing shifting colors like the gemstone.
The word applies to glass, liquids, or light with that characteristic pale shimmer: The opaline morning sky.
As a noun, opaline is translucent glassware designed to mimic opal's luminous quality.
Tremulous, wavering light
- pearlescentShowing soft iridescence
- nacreousResembling pearl's iridescence
- holographicMade of light interference patterns
- rainbowRefracted light arc
prism · spectrum · dichroic · kaleidoscopic · glow · glimmering · scintillating · sparkling
Whitish and cloudy
- hazyUnclear, indistinct
- cloudyObscured by atmosphere
- veiledConcealed or obscured
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
gossamer · gauzy · filmy · semi-transparent · frosted · diffused · soft · ethereal
Soft surface luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glowSteady, soft light
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
glimmer · satin · silky · sleek · glossy · waxy · vitreous · resinous
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
- settingContext of events
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
brooch · necklace · jeweler · gemstone · precious · semiprecious · birthstone · October
Lacking color intensity
- whitishSomewhat pale-toned
- bluishFaintly sky-toned
- greenishSomewhat verdant-hued
- pinkishSomewhat blush-colored
pastel · muted · soft · delicate · cool · warm · shifting · changeable
Upscale jewelry retailer
- lampshadeBulb-concealing light diffuser
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
beadwork · glassblowing · enamelwork · figurine · decorative · collectible · antique · Victorian
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
- pearlescentShowing soft iridescence
- nacreousResembling pearl's iridescence
- holographicMade of light interference patterns
rainbow · prism · spectrum · dichroic · kaleidoscopic · glow · glimmering · scintillating · sparkling · luminous
milky
Whitish and cloudy
diaphanous · gossamer · gauzy · filmy · semi-transparent · frosted · diffused · soft · ethereal · misty
sheen
Soft surface luster
shimmer · glimmer · satin · silky · sleek · glossy · waxy · vitreous · resinous · smooth
cabochon
Domed, unfaceted gemstone
earrings · brooch · necklace · jeweler · gemstone · precious · semiprecious · birthstone · October
pale
Lacking color intensity
pinkish · pastel · muted · soft · delicate · cool · warm · shifting · changeable · subtle
Tiffany
Upscale jewelry retailer
- lampshadeBulb-concealing light diffuser
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
chandelier · beadwork · glassblowing · enamelwork · figurine · decorative · collectible · antique · Victorian
- translucentfrosted glass, rice paper, wax paper, tracing paper, sheer fabric
- silicaquartz, silica, silica gel, chert, flint
- teal shadesteal, cyan, aqua, aquamarine, turquoise
opalinedull
Lacking edge or interest
matte · lusterless · flat · unreflective · lackluster
opalinetransparent
Allowing light through
crystal-clear · opaque · clear · glassy · crystalline