Find the Best Opal Necklace at SuperJeweler!
An opal necklace makes a great addition to one’s jewelry wardrobe. The colors of opal range across the spectrum. Opal can display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow. Opals have what is called a play-of-color. This play-of-color is a result of opal’s unique optical body-color property of having tiny impurities within silica spheres suspended in the gemstone material. There are five major body-color types of opals: white opal (the most common), black opal, fire or Mexican opal, boulder matrix opal, and crystal or water opal. For sure, an opal necklace is beautiful and can complement most any color of outfit. Opal jewelry is the birthstone for October which makes it both a great birthday gift and push gift for that special October baby. Moreover, many cultures have credited opal with supernatural origins and powers. Arabic legends say that opals have fallen from the heavens in flashes of lightning. The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their owners the gift of prophecy and guarded them from disease. Europeans have long considered the gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth. Today, Superjeweler.com offers the best selection of opal necklace with your choice of precious metals like gold, sterling silver, and platinum. You can also find special opal necklace styled with diamonds. The prices at SuperJeweler.com are the best and can fit any budget.
Finding matching jewelry for an opal necklace is easy at SuperJeweler.com. There are many different opal ring styles, as well as earrings and bracelet styles that can easily be matched and make a fashion statement. You can buy a matching set all at once or buy an opal necklace today, and the opal bracelet, earrings and ring for other special occasions. No matter how you might buy your jewelry, SuperJeweler.com always has the best selection and price.
Frequently Asked Question
- What birthstone month is opal?
- Opal is the traditional birthstone for October. An opal necklace makes a great October birthday gift, but also a great October push present to the mother for the birth of an October baby. At SuperJeweler.com you will find a great opal necklace selection at the best prices.
- What color gold goes best with opal?
- Opal’s color ranges across the spectrum. Opal can display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow. Opals have what is called a play-of-color. Therefore, opal compliments white gold, sterling silver, and platinum, but it also, looks great in both yellow gold and rose gold. This makes an opal necklace extremely easy to select and wear.
- Is opal a good stone for necklaces?
- An opal necklace is great to wear and so are opal earrings, rings, and bracelets. Opals have a fair toughness, making them somewhat durable for everyday wear with special care. Like most gemstones, opals should not be subject to any hard blows or rough wear, but with proper care and maintenance an opal necklace can last for many years. Additionally, an opal necklace must never be cleaned with any steam or ultrasonic machines.
- Can you wear an opal necklace every day?
- Opal jewelry can be worn every day and compliment many colors of outfits. Opals have a fair toughness, making them somewhat durable for everyday wear with special care. Like most gemstones, opals should not be subject to any hard blows or rough wear, but with proper care and maintenance an opal necklace can last for many years. Additionally, an opal necklace must never be cleaned with any steam or ultrasonic machines. Try matching up and wearing the play-of-color spectrum of an opal necklace with different colors in your wardrobe—a white or grey outfit with opals looks spectacular and polished. Opals also look great with greens, pinks, and blues. SuperJeweler.com has many opal necklace styles at the best prices.
How to Choose an Opal Necklace
How to Select the Opal Necklace Gemstone
Opal gemstones for an opal necklace can come in a variety of shape cuts and sizes, but most opals are cut in the oval or round cabochon shape. The cabochon shape is best described as rounded, convex, highly polish, and non-faceted on the top with a flat or nearly flat bottom.
The colors of opal range across the spectrum. Opal can display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow. Opals have what is called a play-of-color. This play-of-color is a result of opal’s unique optical body-color property of having tiny impurities within silica spheres suspended in the gemstone material. There are five major body-color types of opals: white opal (the most common), black opal, fire or Mexican opal, boulder matrix opal, and crystal or water opal.
- White Opal Gemstone
- The White Opal is translucent to semitranslucent, with a play-of-color against a white or light gray background color, called bodycolor.
- Black Opal Gemstone
- Black Opal is translucent to opaque, with a play-of-color against a black or other dark background or bodycolor.
- Boulder Matrix Opal
- The Boulder Matrix Opal is translucent to opaque, with a play-of-color against a light to dark background surrounded by fragments of a host rock formation called matrix that has become part of the finished gem.
- Fire or Mexican Opal
- The Fire Opal, also called the Mexican Opal is transparent to translucent, with brown, yellow, orange, or red bodycolor. This gemstone does not often show the typical play-of-color.
- Water or Crystal Opal
- The Water or Crystal Opal is transparent to semitransparent, with a clear background. This gemstone shows an exceptional amount of play-of-color.
How to Select the Precious Metal for an Opal Necklace
Selecting the precious metal for your opal necklace is a matter of personal choice and price. Luckily, an opal necklace looks great in sterling silver and all the colors of gold. You can really follow your own personal style and select the metal color that you prefer the most. Both sterling silver and white gold have a similar appearance but are very different in price. The sterling silver is much less expensive but white gold gives you a richer look for the price. An opal necklace in yellow gold or rose gold are great choices too as their unique colors look outstanding.
How to Select the Diamond Accents and Mounting for an Opal Necklace
Choosing whether to have accent diamonds on an opal necklace is truly a matter of style and taste. An opal necklace can look very nice as a solitaire but adding diamonds is by far the most popular design choice. Diamonds do increase the price of an opal necklace but not as much as you might think as the diamonds are generally small. Popular designs of an opal necklace are to have diamonds surrounding the opal in a halo frame. The diamond halo makes the opal look a bit larger but most importantly it provides a distinctive color contrast that makes the opal quite beautiful. Another popular design is to have accent diamonds on the sides of an opal necklace. This design type of an opal necklace lends an elegance without being too flashy. Without a doubt, combining both a diamond halo and accent diamond on an opal necklace is the most popular choice.
How to Personalize Your Opal Necklace
One way to personalize your opal necklace is to have your necklace engraved on the side or back. Depending on the size of the necklace and the design space, you can have your name or special message engraved. This is a great idea for gift-giving and if the opal necklace has a special purpose.
How to Use an Opal Necklace as a Push Present
The gift of jewelry makes a great push present. An opal necklace is great for a mother either delivering an October baby or who has opal as their own birthstone. Having a baby is life changing and that is why gifting fine jewelry is so appropriate. Just think, every time Mom looks at her beautiful opal necklace, she will think about the glorious day of delivery. How special is that?
How to Clean your Opal Necklace
Cleaning an opal necklace is very simple and you can generally do it yourself. Start by creating a mixture of lukewarm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing soap. Soak your opal necklace for only about 3 – 5 minutes and then very gently brush the stone with a new soft-bristled toothbrush. Then rinse your opal necklace under lukewarm running water to remove the soap film. Gently dry the opal necklace with a soft cloth taking care not to snag any prongs or gemstones. For an elevated sparkle you can use a professionally formulated jewelry cleaner. Steam and ultrasonic cleaning machines are strictly prohibited.
How to Ensemble Your Opal Necklace
Once you have selected your opal necklace adding a matching ring, earrings, or bracelet is quite easy. The colors of opal range across the spectrum. Opal can display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow. This makes opal gemstones very easy to match-up. The most important thing is that your opal jewelry wardrobe is a self-expression all your own. There is really no right or wrong.
