Happy Halloween! Spook-tacular Bonus Episode

Happy Halloween to all of our fabulous listeners! In this bonus episode we dive back into the curse of the opal and Kate digs deeper into why we think of opals as bad luck. From cursed and jilted lovers, war and revolutions, it's a bloody history that has stained this gorgeous phenomenal gemstone. Join us this week for something a little different and a little spooky as we celebrate the season in the only way we know how, through jewellery! Additional Resources: https://nycjewelryweek.com/history-of-why-opal/ https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-worst-royal-gift-a-haunted-ring-that-is-said-to-have-doomed-a-whole-dynasty-204360/ https://europeanroyalhistory.wordpress.com/2023/10/17/the-life-of-princess-maria-de-las-mercedes-of-orleans/ https://www.nytimes.com/1906/06/10/archives/the-fatal-spanish-opal.html If you have any questions or would like to comment on an episode, you can reach us on Instagram @loupedpodcast or by email at [loupedpodcast@gmail.com](mailto:loupedpodcast@gmail.com) Or if you'd like to buy us a coffee, you can do so here! buymeacoffee.com/loupedpodcast