We love the color variety in Australian opal. It is a very special stone that can reflect any color in the spectrum. We value all types, and we carefully choose which stone will look best in a progressive piece. The type of setting will determine the quality of the stone we use; Low-grade silver opal, as well as fine gold or platinum settings.
Opal is found in many places, including the United States, but 90% of the supply comes from Australia. In that case, 2% is boulder opal, which makes it very valuable and very expensive. Opal is found in limited availability in a few different countries in the US; Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada. Mexico produces a type of transparent opal often called opal "fire" which is a distinct class of light stone without the color play seen in Australian opal. We prefer the Australian opal with its unique depth and appearance.
The shiny, shiny pieces of opal you see in the finest double-glazed opal, small opal sheets covered over potch opal or something else. This achieves the bright light you usually see in opal jewelry, with small details. This type of opal has a much lower cost than stone. Opal doublet really captures attention and is the best value for money. The third step down would be a triplet, which is a doublet with something clear on the surface, such quartz. This layer helps protect the stone, but is usually reserved for low quality opal.
When choosing opal and opal jewelry you want to look at the depth of color. A red or yellow glow appears to dance underneath, giving the stone a thicker effect. The best examples can be light or dark color, but they will have a depth of color in them that distinguishes them from cheap stones. The best stones have more red and yellow throughout the stone, and you want to look at the stone around to see how the colors play in the light. The best quality stones will have that discsence in all viewing angles. We love to use opal for our Asheville handmade jewelry.
Australian opal rings have some of the most unique properties of any colored gemstones available. We hope you enjoy the opal in all its forms and find somewhere in your collection of this beautiful stone.
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