A Mintabie Opal & Diamond Halo Ring with a Secret
A piece that's perfect for those looking for something particularly special, this Australian semi-black opal exhibits the full spectrum of the rainbow on a gray base. Soft flashes of orange, green, and purple are most predominantly seen in artificial light; these, as well as subdued colors of red and blue, come particularly to life in natural sunlight.
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Unique to this stone, when viewed from the edge, a seam of red and yellow-playing precious opal can be seen running through the center of the piece. If recut, this seam could quite possibly yield an entirely second stone-- but with this possibility comes great risk. Instead of attempting such a feat, we opt to respect nature's secret of what might be inside and enjoy the stone as she is.
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The thickness of the opal adds the additional benefit of durability. With this said, we strongly suggest wearing your opal jewelry with care; sharp blows or harsh abraisives can still prove detrimental. It is safe to expose this stone to water and handsoap.
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Default ring size 7.50 US.
More Information
The Center Stone: Natural Semi-Black Opal, solid
- stone count: 1
- origin: Mintabie, Australia
- brightness of color play: B3 to 4+ of 5
- darkness of body color: N6
- shape: oval cabochon cut
- stone measurements (millimeters): 11.06mm x 8.52mm
- stone measurements (inches): 0.4" x 0.33"
- play of color description: full color spectrum visible, predominantly green/orange with red/magenta/yellow overtones and blue undertones
The Accent Stones: Diamond, natural
- stone count: 14
- estimated total carat weight: 0.42ct
- cut: Standard Round Brilliant Cuts
- average clarity grade: SI2
- average color grade: G-H-I
The Setting: Halo Style, Prong-Set Ring
- metal: 14kt yellow gold, solid
- top of ring width: 14.85mm (0.6")
- ring height from finger: 8.95mm (0.33")
- bottom of shank width: 2.45mm
- ring weight: 4.85 grams
- default ring size: 7.50 US
