
Colours of Opal in Silver
1.0ct Ethiopian Opal Oval Ring Sterling Silver
492471
169.00
Opal, the birthstone for October, is is often regarded as the Queen of Gemstones - and there’s no question as to why. Often compared to fireworks and galaxies, opal has a unique rainbow of color that leaves other gems envious.Opal can be transparent, translucent or opaque. Opal comes in a rainbow of colors. In fact, boulder opals can have every color of the rainbow in just one gem.The first known opal relics were found in a cave in Kenya. However, it is believed by geologists that these opals originated in Ethiopia around 4000 BC. Interestingly, it wasnt until the 1990s when miners rediscovered Ethiopian opals all over again despite the age of this regions relics.
This ring features:
- 1x Oval cut Ethiopian Opal gemstone measuring approx. 7x5mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 0.46ct.
- 4x Round cut Ethiopian Opal gemstones measuring approx. 4.0mm, with a total minimum gemstone weight of 0.61ct.
- Total number of gemstones is 5, with a combined total minimum gemstone weight of 1.06ct.
- Expertly crafted in Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating and a metal weight of 2.50 grams.
The ring sits approx. 4.5mm above the finger and measures approx. 7mm down the finger.
The band measures approx. 2mm at the shoulder and approx. 2mm at the base.
Country of Origin: INDIA