OPAL RINGS HOW TO

Set in classic gold or elegant silver, a striking iridescent opal along with diamonds, or any preferred gemstones perched on both sides, is incredibly attractive. The rare and natural ‘boulder’ opals are the most popular for designing opal engagement rings.

Unique and eye-catching with their snazzy colours and reflective surfaces, the magnificent opal rings are a fabulous option to pop the question. Some of us want colour and rainbow magic to immerse ourselves in. Oh yes! After all, not everyone wants a diamond engagement ring. Their value lies in attractive colours, a good cut and a fine, polished finish. The fire opal’s clarity ranges from transparent to translucent, and its value is measured by the intensity and depth of colour.Ĭommon opals are easily available but not defined by either a play of colour or dazzling tones. Their worth is measured primarily by the colour intensity and pattern definition.įire opals are exactly that-a fiery vibrance of red, orange or yellow. Precious opals are unique in that the opal surface reflects a cheerful flash of colours-also called play of colour-when seen at different angles or when revolved under a light source. So a classic bezel-setting offers the best protection for opals set in daily-wear rings. Opals are medium-soft stones measuring 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Cabochon opal rings may sport opals in oval, round, pear or marquise shapes. In cabochon designs, opals have a flat base and a domed top. Rings set with real opals usually have a smooth, polished cabochon cut. Best cuts, shapes and settings for opal rings Flagstone, straw, Chinese writing and floral patterns are among some of the valuable patterns. The mosaic-like Harlequin pattern is the rarest and most sought after. ♦ Uniquely defined patterns on the body of the opal will make an opal ring more valuable. ♦ Rings set with luminous red opals are rare and more valuable Lighter coloured translucent opals are beautiful but less valued ♦ Darker the opal in your ring, the more valuable it is. The value of opal stones is determined by the overall carat size, colour (ranging from intense black to white), alongside shape, inclusion, body type, and colour brilliance.

Iridescent, genuine opal rings are not just breathtakingly beautiful, but they are also a good investment. ♦ Opal is also the 14th wedding anniversary gemstone Are opal rings valuable? ♦ Opal stones symbolise love and hope and are worn for unique healing powers If you are enchanted by opal’s vibrance, your tastes are in line with queens-Cleopatra, Josephine of France, and Victoria loved this semi-precious gemstone.įind your opal ring size 3 interesting nuggets about your favourite opal gemstone ring Selecting the right opal colour for your ring Gorgeous opal ringsĬolour play, or a splash of spectral colours reflected from the gemstone when exposed to light, is one of the most exciting features of a natural opal ring.

OPAL RINGS HOW TO

How to know if the opal in your ring is genuine.Carefully curated for some of the finest international designers, our glorious opal rings are a celebration of style and colour. In our opal ring collections we have a diverse selection of natural opals in fabulous designs. A refreshing choice for women who set trends with their distinct style choices, the opal ring carries itself with enchanting grace. Opal rings are delightful and iridescent, immersed in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours.