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Fine opal jewelry comes in many styles; Australian and Mexican opal rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and fine opal pendant jewelry. As fine opals gemstones are unique, each gemstone having its own fire and play of color, every piece of fine opal jewelry is distinctive. This makes fine opal jewelry a sensational present! At these amazing prices you are certain to find the fine opal jewelry piece that's perfect for you.
It also comes with a matching fine oal bangle in the Asher style so you can complete your set! Check it out now!
 Whilst their actual base color depends upon the host rock; natural opals being classified black; grey (semi-black); white; fire; crystal; or jelly (water opal), opals exhibit many colors including cherry reds, rivalling the best rubies, fiery oranges, canary yellows, tropical blues and even deep pinks.
The most valuable fine opals reflect and refract light into flashes of multiple colors, like a breathtaking soap bubble surface. This characteristic fiery play of color is called opalescence, and comes from the opal’s unique structure.
Opals are comprised of tiny spheres of silicon dioxide, forming a pyramid shaped grid, interspersed with water. Tiny natural faults in this grid give rise to an uninterrupted display of fine colors when the opal is viewed from any surface angle. 14k White Gold Fire Opal & Diamond Earrings (2.45 ctw)
Most opals are polished to cabochons before being set into fine jewelry. However, fire opals, such as in these awesome earrings, left, can be faceted to stunning effect. These diamond dangle fire opal earrings are sensational value and are currently available at their best ever price. If you really want to make your friends green with envy, buy these fabulous earrings! Over 95% of the world’s natural opals are mined in Australia. All of the world’s quality black opals are mined there in Lightning Ridge; Andamooka is famous for semi-black opals and exceptional colors of boulder opals are mined in Queensland. Mexico is renowned for fine jelly or crystal opals. Lesser quantities of natural opals are found in other locations including Brazil, Peru, New Zealand, North America, South Africa, Ethiopia and Indonesia.
Rare Lightning Ridge black opals are currently highly fashionable and much sought after in fine opal jewelry. They are so prized that superior pieces too thin to cut into cabochons are set into doublets or triplets. An opal doublet comprises a thin layer of opal on a black backing of basanite or "onyx," and an opal triplet is a very thin slice of opal sandwiched between a black glass backing piece and a transparent cap, similar to Pyrex. Fine opal jewelry uses only the only the  Fine opal gemstones can be mounted in a rub-over or channel setting for protection, or claw set depending on the piece. The claw set bracelet opposite, is sublimely unusual, having twelve fiery white fine opals taking the role of "hugs" in the popular "hugs and kisses" design. Follow the links to check out this beautiful piece which would make a stunning "special occasion" gift for a loved one. Now available at a sensational price! Opals are porous gemstones and fine opal jewelry should be cleaned in a solution of warm water and mild detergent using a very soft toothbrush or a cloth only very occasionally. Follow the link for more Top Tips for Fine Opal Jewelry Care. The play of mesmerising colors makes fine opal jewelry a sensational present for anyone. And as every opal is absolutely unique, so is every piece of fine opal jewelry! It is our pleasure to share the sublime beauty of fine opal jewelry with you and at the best bargain prices anywhere on the web. Treat yourself today! |
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