Find the Best Opal Ring at SuperJeweler!
An opal ring 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, opal jewelry 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 opal ring selection with your choice of precious metals like gold, sterling silver, and platinum. You can also find that special opal ring style with diamonds. The prices at SuperJeweler.com are the best and can fit any budget.
Finding matching jewelry for an opal ring is easy at SuperJeweler.com. There are many different opal necklace styles, as well as earrings and bracelets that can easily be matched and make a fashion statement. You can buy a matching set all at once or buy an opal ring today, and the matching opal earrings, necklace, and bracelet for other special occasions. No matter how you might buy your jewelry, SuperJeweler.com always has the best selection and price.
Frequently Asked Question
- Can opal be worn as an engagement ring?
- Yes, an opal engagement ring is a good choice as a unique alternative engagement ring as opals signify hope, purity, and truth, which are great traits to symbolize a marriage. At SuperJeweler.com there are many opal ring styles that can be selected as an engagement ring. You can also, customize most any diamond engagement ring style by requesting the style be made with an opal. Just ask SuperJeweler.com!
- 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 ring extremely easy to select and wear.
- What birthstone month is opal?
- Opal is the traditional birthstone for October. An opal ring 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 selection of opal jewelry at the best price.
- Is opal a good stone for a ring?
- Opal rings are great and so is an opal bracelet, necklace and, earrings. 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 ring can last for many years. Additionally, an opal ring must never be cleaned with any steam or ultrasonic machines.
- Can you wear opal 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 ring can last for many years. Additionally, an opal ring must never be cleaned with any steam or ultrasonic machines. Try matching up and wearing the play-of-color spectrum of an opal ring 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 ring styles at the best prices.
How to Choose an Opal Ring
How to Select the Opal Ring Gemstone
Opal gemstones for an opal ring 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 Ring
Selecting the precious metal for your opal ring is a matter of personal choice and price. Luckily, an opal ring 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 ring 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 Ring
Choosing whether to have accent diamonds on your opal ring is truly a matter of style and taste. An opal ring 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 ring but not as much as you might think as the diamonds are generally small. A popular opal ring design is 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 the opal ring. This type of opal ring design lends an elegance without being too flashy. Without a doubt, combining both a diamond halo and accent diamond in the ring is the most popular choice.
How to Personalize Your Opal Ring
One way to personalize your opal ring is to have your ring engraved on the inside. Depending on the width of the ring 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 ring has a special purpose.
How to Use an Opal Ring as an Engagement Ring
Engagement rings do not have to be all diamond! Using a gemstone as the center stone in an engagement ring has become very popular for a couple of reasons. One reason is costs as gemstones are generally less expensive than diamonds of the same size. Another reason is personal style. An opal ring as an engagement ring is a great choice if you want a unique look and to make a fashion statement. Adding a wedding band to an opal ring design is easy as most styles can accommodate most bands; otherwise, a customized wedding band can be made to fit. One caution that should be mentioned is that most gemstones are less durable than a diamond. 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 ring can last for many years. Additionally, an opal ring must never be cleaned with any steam or ultrasonic machines.
How to Clean your Opal Ring
Cleaning an opal ring 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 ring for only about 3 – 5 minutes and then very gently brush the stone with a new soft-bristled toothbrush. Then rinse your opal ring under lukewarm running water to remove the soap film. Gently dry the opal ring 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 Ring
Once you have selected your opal ring adding a matching necklace, 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.
