Nothing could look so contemporary and probably futuristic-looking than opal engagement rings. Some folks look at genuine opal like Mother Nature's abstract art in a gemstone. Opals are as mysterious-looking as they are magnificent.
Unlike diamonds, opal engagement ring do not need to be multi-faceted to display brilliance. Opals have an enigmatic charm and appeal that is unique and somehow look futuristic. Just like modern abstract paintings, opals depend on the eye of the beholder. For some, they look like psychedelic lights in a gemstone. What are intriguing about this gemstone are the luminous specs of color from inside the gem itself. Because of this mysterious glow within the gemstone, opal engagement rings are the perfect choice for that special modern lady with a luminous personality.
The opal ranges in color are from colorless, white, light gray through dark gray, and black. But the most unique feature of opals is the display of all the colors of the spectrum which is commonly called "play of colors" by opal enthusiasts. Because opal is made from a mix of silica and water, the light that passes through the microstructure of the gemstone gets diffracted causing the rainbow colors in the gem to seem to move and change dramatically depending on the angle from which the stone is viewed.
There are two varieties of opal - precious opal and the common opal, also called potch. It is the precious opals that exhibit the play of colors and which are the rare kind. In fact, precious opals are even rarer than diamonds. The world's precious opal, about 95% to 98%, come from Australia and is the country's national gemstone.
When looking at opal engagement rings, bear in mind that unlike the diamond, an opal is softer. Pick one that is a bezel or rub-over setting. The bezel setting gives the opal protection and for added security to the gemstone, a thin bezel of gold should cover the stone around the edges. Select a stone set in low cabochons. The higher the cabochon the more prone to impact damage the opal is going to be. Although black opals are the most gorgeous of opals, it is the boulder opal that is the most hard-wearing therefore most suitable opal engagement rings.
Let's face facts -- buying a diamond engagement ring is one of the most important purchases that you will ever make. It will set the tone for your marriage, and may be more meaningful to you than the purchase of your first home. Not only that, but buying an engagement ring is a big investment. Simply put, you want the best value for your money and you need to deal with someone that you can trust.
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