Opal earrings are one of the most spectacular forms of blue fire opal. Throughout the ages, they have been prized for their breathtaking opalescence and dramatic array of color flashes. They were considered good luck charms capable of bestowing upon the wearer many powers, including beauty, success, and good fortune, as well as powers of prophecy and foresight. And they also symbolise hope and purity. But it is their beauty that makes opal rings perfect gifts.
When looking for the best purple opal, you must first focus on finding the ideal gemstone for the top. This can be quite difficult as there is a wide variety of gemstone types, but whether you choose black, white, boulder, fire, jelly or any other opal, the most important thing you should look for is the glow of inner fire.
Like diamonds, opals are graded in four ways based on their pattern, color, shape and clarity. Apart from clarity, which must be good, these ratings are essentially descriptive classifications that can be interpreted subjectively. After all, everyone chooses a different shaped stone with different opalescence colors and patterns for their favorite! But all the best opals have strong and striking plays of color. Precious stones with poor clarity and weak color plays do not make attractive rings.
Some opals show a wide range of colors including blues, greens, purples, and flashes of orange-red and pink. And while many people believe that the best gemstones have the widest range of color play, again this is very subjective. That said, you might prefer gems with bold blues and greens over one that has lots of color but no life.
And if you're choosing an opal ring for someone else, say for an engagement, try choosing a gemstone that incorporates their favorite colors into your color play.
The best opal rings have high domed cabochon gems in their center to maximize the color and make the most of its clarity. Excellent clarity is important as any sand particles present can destroy the opalescence of the gemstone and thus the appearance of the ring.
Once you've found your perfect opal, make sure it's beautifully set in a quality precious metal. The ring will look best if you choose a metal color that matches the base color of the gemstone. Black opal rings always look best when set in white gold, silver or platinum, but white and boulder opals can look fabulous in white or yellow metal, depending on the color play of the gem itself.
Finding the perfect opal for your ring can take a lot of effort. However, the end result is worth it!
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