Opal Jewelry

Opal Stone Jewelry Designs

The radiance and brilliance of the opal have attracted royal kings, priests, and celebrities for years. Their captivating play of colors made opal jewelry a favorite of the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Andy Warhol, Empress Josephine of France, and many more. This amazing attribute has made opal Stone a favorite of gemstone jewelers. These coveted gemstones replenish class and elegance when mounted in any jewelry form- be it an Opal Rings, opal necklace, Opal Bracelets, and opal Earrings.

A collection of Vintage Opal earrings

Opal Jewelry Price

The global emergence of including unique and rare gemstones in wardrobes, be it for a magazine shoot, a red carpet walk, or a high-class cocktail party, has increased the market demand for coveted gemstones like opal. As a result, the production of this precious gem has depleted worldwide, making its price rise by up to 15% in the last few decades (according to Australian opal cutters).

However, market demand is just one component of determining the overall price of opal jewelry. Some other popular anecdotal factors that contribute in deciding genuine opal jewelry prices include its origin, color, brightness of fire, fire pattern, clarity, and transparency level. The other grading factors for white opal stone jewelry depend on the metal used and the complexity of the design. The more intricate a design, the higher it is priced. A jewelry item with a simple shape would always cost less than the one with a complicated design.

• Origin

  : Opals can be found all around the world, but the most notable sources of opal are Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Ethiopia, the Czech Republic, and the USA, to name a few. Each gemstone excavated from these origins possesses a different characteristic. For example, Australia opal jewelry shows a darker opaqueness, while Mexican opals show more fiery red and orange tones. Ethiopian opal jewelry, on the other hand, showcases a white spectral color.

• Color

  : One of the most important factors to weigh in when you want to buy opal jewelry online is to pay close attention to the color. Pure white with fire is the most dominant hue, although orange, black, green, blue, and pink opal also exist. Thus, white opal jewelry can start at $20 to $200 per carat. While dark opal jewelry sets can be bought for starting prices of $30 to $1,500, Fire opal, on the other hand, can fetch anywhere between $ 50- $10,000 per carat.

• Cut

  : Authentic opal jewelry is typically cut and polished into cabochons (a round, polished shape rather than faceting). Cabochan is the most suitable cut to create dudhiya pathar jewelry because it is a very delicate gemstone, and cabochan is the best way to prevent opal from breaking or chipping.

• The brightness of Fire

  : The presence of fire is what draws a fine line between a precious opal (that comes with fire) and a plain, common opal. In precious opals, the brighter and more consistent fire display is highly valued, whereas the presence of a faint and dull play of colors reduces its market price. Common opals are the most affordable but astrologically less effective.

A Collection of Rings in Opal Stone Jewelry for Men and Women

• Fire Pattern

  : Pattern is basically the arrangement of colors that has an enormous impact on the opal value. A combination of broad, brilliant, and colorful flashes is rare; therefore, it is more expensive than the small pinfire-patterned opal.

• Clarity & Transparency

  : In opals, the level of transparency and inclusions defines clarity. Dendrites, sand particles, webbing, healed fractures, and patch strands or dead spots are some natural inclusions that detract the value of opals if these inclusions are visible to the naked eye. On the other hand, the level of transparency depends much on the type of opal. Since transparency is admired in crystal opals, the opaque spotless surface is desirable in White Opal, Boulder Opal, and Black Opal.

• Shape

  : The gem quality Opal rough is generally cut and polished into round and oval cabochons (non-faceted gems). Opal cabochons with perfect domes usually display the best fire from different viewing angles. It is often advised to avoid purchasing gems with too high or too flat domes, as they are more vulnerable to damage when customized in jewelry.

• Metals

  : Opal jewelry makes for essentially beautiful statement pieces. White opals, with their milky hues and perfect iridescence, are an awesome treasure extracted from the earth. If you are thinking of buying it solely for astrological purposes, setting it in sterling silver radiates the entire ambiance with its aura and luster. Alternatively, platinum, gold, and panchdhatu can also be used. Opal goes with almost all metals but looks especially appealing in white and rose gold.

Browse through our website to look for designs or get your opal jewelry customized according to your taste or requirements. Our Opal jewelry collection has untreated and unheated gemstones that come with free lab certificates as a surety of authenticity.

Opal Jewelry Buying Beware Guidelines

Rare gemstones have been a symbol of class for ages. Some are known for their charm, while others are known for their healing and metaphysical properties. With the ever-increasing practice of creating synthetic opal jewelry, disappointment comes naturally. However, a lab certificate is a solution to deal with any kind of skepticism when buying opal jewelry.

In order to ensure the quality of our products, we provide our customers with a genuine lab certificate free of charge with each purchase. You can find exquisite original opal jewelry like opal bracelets, opal rings for women, or natural opal rings for sale at GemPundit along with certificates issued by world renowned gem labs.

A sample AGR Certificate for Natural Opal

A sample ITLGR Certificate for Natural Opal (Doublet)

A sample JBN Certificate for Natural Opal

Cleaning & Care

The queen of gems, opal, has a hardness of 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale, making it a relatively soft gemstone. They are delicate, like glass, and hence due care is required while cleaning opal stone jewelry. Here are some pointers to get you started:

• Extreme temperatures can harm an opal. So, avoid hot or boiling water for cleaning your expensive opal jewelry, like an opal ring, an opal locket, or opal bracelets. Instead, use a damp, soft cloth and a mild cleanser.
• Experts strictly suggest avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach or abrasive agents.
• Always store your noble opal jewelry in a soft, clean cloth to maintain its shine and quality.
• During regular wear, the skin’s moisture helps to keep the stone from drying out. So if you intend to store your opal jewelry for an extended period of time, then seal it in a plastic bag with slightly dampened cotton wool. This is one of the ways you can help the stone retain its moisture.
• Consider getting your opal and gemstone jewelry examined by a professional at least once a year.