{"product_id":"moonbeam-bright-green-lightning-ridge-australian-opal-ring-in-999-fine-silver","title":"Moonbeam | B4.5 Vivid Green Lightning Ridge Australian Opal Ring in .999 Fine Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor those seeking a stone with an exceptional brightness rating who hold special sentiments for green and blue flashes, this .999 fine silver solitaire ring might very well be the piece for you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn its resting state, off-angles of the featured Lightning Ridge-sourced opal appear light gray and translucent, with alluring layered internal growth inclusions, almost like moonstone—but when the light hits, whether it be bright or dim, the entire surface of the opal comes to life with a vibrant green beam of color; this green fades to teal and blue, depending on the viewing angle.  A natural white potch inclusion along the opal's surface is prominent like a birthmark, yet not detractive in its placement.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRating a B4.5 of 5 in brightness and appearing its most vivid in direct bright light, the stone's play-of-color is highly-directional, meaning that its activation is angle-specific.  Unlike many highly-directional opals, however, this particular opal's viewing angles are pleasingly-oriented, allowing the wearer to see exceptional rolling color from favorable, centered vantage points.  Weighing an approximate 3.50cts and measuring roughly 9.5mm in length by 7.5mm wide, the opal offers a meaningful amount of surface to showcase its magic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandmade by aspiring new Pennsylvania opal cutter and silversmith, Michael Schaner, the ring was crafted entirely from raw materials; the rough N7-light opal was sourced by Michael directly from one of Australia's leading authorities in the field, Black Opal Direct.  Designed with a 4mm wide shank, the ring is unisex and can be worn by women and men with smaller-sized hands alike.  Men with larger-sized hands might find this piece best-suited for a pinky ring.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate default ring size 7.75 US.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Stone:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Light Semi-Crystal Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate carat weight: 3.20cts (weight provided by artist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorigin: Lightning Ridge, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrightness of color play: B4.5 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody tone: N7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (millimeters): 9.48mm x 7.52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (inches): 0.4\" x 0.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplay of color description: predominantly vivid green, fades to teal\/blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional notes: eye-visible natural potch inclusions; highly-directional play of color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandmade Unisex Solitaire Ring with Bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emetal: .999 fine silver, solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop of ring width: 10.58mm (0.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering height from finger: 4.70mm (0.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebottom of shank width: 4.05mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ering weight: 3.14 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximate default ring size: 7.75 US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eartist: Michael Schaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpalPop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48231702560980,"sku":"Moonbeam","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/9311\/9444\/files\/sterling-silver-bright-green-lightning-ridge-opal-solitaire-ring.jpg?v=1784497249","url":"https:\/\/opalpop.com\/products\/moonbeam-bright-green-lightning-ridge-australian-opal-ring-in-999-fine-silver","provider":"OpalPop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}