Opal Jewelry
Most gemstones stay the same color regardless of how you hold them. Opal does not. The spectral display shifts with every change in viewing angle because the silica sphere structure inside the stone diffracts light differently depending on the direction it enters. That is what makes opal rings genuinely difficult to photograph accurately and genuinely easy to understand the moment someone holds one. Shop LC offers opal rings in black opal, white opal, Ethiopian opal, boulder opal, and fire opal with origin detail on every product page.
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D'Joy Mexican Cherry Fire Opal, Moissanite Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 1.00 ctw D'Joy Mexican Cherry Fire Opal and Moissanite 1.00 ctw Art Deco Ring in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 8.0)D'Joy Mexican Cherry Fire Opal, Moissanite Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 1.00 ctw
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Australian Boulder Opal Triplet (Ovl 14.5x7.5 mm) 3.18 ctw Boulder Opal Triplet (Ovl 14.5x7.5 mm) 3.18 ctwAustralian Boulder Opal Triplet (Ovl 14.5x7.5 mm) 3.18 ctw
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D'Joy Mozambique Garnet and White Zircon 0.40 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches D'Joy Mozambique Garnet and White Zircon 0.40 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Mozambique Garnet and White Zircon 0.40 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches
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D'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 1.85 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches D'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 1.85 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 1.85 ctw Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches
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D'Joy Kagem Zambian Emerald Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 0.85 ctw D'Joy Kagem Zambian Emerald Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 0.85 ctwD'Joy Kagem Zambian Emerald Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 0.85 ctw
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Certified & Appraised Luxoro 14K Yellow Gold AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Diamond (G-H, I2) (0.19 cts) Ring (Size 10.0) 7.25 ctw Certified & Appraised Luxoro AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I2 Diamond 7.25 ctw Ring in 14K Yellow Gold (Size 10.0)Certified & Appraised Luxoro 14K Yellow Gold AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Diamond (G-H, I2) (0.19 cts) Ring (Size 10.0) 7.25 ctw
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Certified & Appraised AAAA Ethiopian Welo Opal (Rnd 17 mm) 15.00 ctw Certified and Appraised AAAA Ethiopian Welo Opal (Rnd 17 mm) 15.00 ctwCertified & Appraised AAAA Ethiopian Welo Opal (Rnd 17 mm) 15.00 ctw
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Luxoro 14K White Gold Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I1-I2 Diamond Ring (Size 4.0) 4 Grams 1.30 ctw Luxoro Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I1-I2 Diamond 1.30 ctw Ring in 14K White Gold (Size 4.0) 4 Grams (Del. in 10-12 Days)Luxoro 14K White Gold Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I1-I2 Diamond Ring (Size 4.0) 4 Grams 1.30 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.10 ctw Heart Symphony Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.10 ctw Heart Symphony Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling SilverD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.10 ctw Heart Symphony Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Kagem Zambian Emeral 36.35 ctw Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 18 Inches D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Kagem Zambian Emerald 36.35 ctw Vine Leaf Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 18 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Kagem Zambian Emeral 36.35 ctw Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 18 Inches
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In) 14.00 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 14.00 ctw Heart Symphony Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In)D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In) 14.00 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Ring in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 7.0) 1.80 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Tsavorite Garnet 1.80 ctw Aurora Leaf Crest Ring in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0)D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Ring in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 7.0) 1.80 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Earrings in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 3.30 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Tsavorite Garnet 3.30 ctw Aurora Leaf Crest Earrings in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling SilverD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Earrings in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 3.30 ctw
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D'Joy Bi Color Ethiopian Welo Opal Bracelet in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In) 8.90 ctw D'Joy Smoked Ethiopian Opal 8.90 ctw Cosmic Light Bracelet in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In)D'Joy Bi Color Ethiopian Welo Opal Bracelet in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In) 8.90 ctw
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AAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Oval 9x7 mm) 1.20 ctw AAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Oval 9x7 mm) 1.20 ctwAAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Oval 9x7 mm) 1.20 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal 50.00 ctw Beaded Graduated Necklace in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 18-20 Inches D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal 50.00 ctw Beaded Graduated Necklace in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 18-20 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal 50.00 ctw Beaded Graduated Necklace in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 18-20 Inches
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 6.25 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 6.26 ctwD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 6.25 ctw
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D'Joy AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Moissanite Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 2.10 ctw D'Joy AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 2.10 ctw Glacial Fire Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0)D'Joy AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Moissanite Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 2.10 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Turtle Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 6.0) 4.60 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.60 ctw Turtle Ring in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 6.0)D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Turtle Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 6.0) 4.60 ctw
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D’Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Multi Gemstone Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 4.05 ctw D' Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Multi Gemstone Sunburst Halo Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver 4.10 ctw (Size 6.0)D’Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Multi Gemstone Ring in 18K Vermeil YG Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) 4.05 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 21.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In) D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 21.00 ctw Eternal Garden Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In)D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 21.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (6.50 In)
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AAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Ovl 10x8 mm) 1.75 ctw AAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Ovl 10x8 mm) 1.75 ctwAAAA Australian Lightning Ridge Opal Triplet (Ovl 10x8 mm) 1.75 ctw
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Boulder Opal Triplet and Mediterranean Coral 5.75 ctw Hoop Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 7.10 Grams Boulder Opal Triplet and Mediterranean Coral 5.75 ctw Hoop Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 7.10 GramsBoulder Opal Triplet and Mediterranean Coral 5.75 ctw Hoop Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 7.10 Grams
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Certified & Appraised Luxoro 14K Yellow Gold AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Diamond (G-H, I2) Ring (Size 5.0) 3.60 ctw Luxoro AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal Ring, Certified & Appraised Opal Ring, Diamond Accent Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Opal Three Stone Ring, Wedding Rings 3.60 ctwCertified & Appraised Luxoro 14K Yellow Gold AAA Ethiopian Welo Opal, Diamond (G-H, I2) Ring (Size 5.0) 3.60 ctw
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Doorbuster Premium American Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tennis Necklace 18 Inches in Platinum Over Sterling Silver 18.50 Grams 42.40 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal Tennis Necklace in Platinum Over Sterling Silver, Tennis Necklace 41.00 ctw (18 Inches)Doorbuster Premium American Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tennis Necklace 18 Inches in Platinum Over Sterling Silver 18.50 Grams 42.40 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Mosaic Art Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in 18K Vermeil RG Over Sterling Silver 3.75 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone 3.75 ctw Aurora Opal Pendant Necklace in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Mosaic Art Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in 18K Vermeil RG Over Sterling Silver 3.75 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Heart Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 5.25 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.70 ctw Radiant Heart Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Heart Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 5.25 ctw
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D'Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Multi Gemstone Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 3.50 ctw D'Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Multi Gemstone 3.50 ctw Royal Arch Spectrum Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Multi Gemstone Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 3.50 ctw
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D'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 3.85 ctw Pendant Necklace 20 Inches in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver D'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal, Multi Gemstone Moonflower Pendant Necklace in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 3.85 ctw (20 Inches)D'Joy Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 3.85 ctw Pendant Necklace 20 Inches in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 4.90 ctw Moonlit Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 4.90 ctw Moonlit Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Moissanite 4.90 ctw Moonlit Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 2.00 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Ceylon Blue Sapphire 2.20 ctw Aurora Leaf Crest Pendant Necklace in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal, Tsavorite Garnet Pendant Necklace (20 Inches) in 18K Vermeil YG and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 2.00 ctw
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AMERICAN Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Ethiopian Welo Opal 7 Stone Stackable Ring in Stainless Steel 1.40 ctw Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Ethiopian Welo Opal 1.30 ctw Ring, Stackable Wedding Band Ring, 7 Stone Promise Rings For Women in Stainless Steel (Size 9.0)AMERICAN Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Ethiopian Welo Opal 7 Stone Stackable Ring in Stainless Steel 1.40 ctw
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10K Yellow Gold AAA Salamanca Fire Opal, Luxuriant Lab Grown Diamond (G-H, SI) Ring (Size 10.0) 1.85 ctw Certified & Appraised AAA Salamanca Fire Opal and Luxuriant Lab Grown Diamond G-H SI 1.85 ctw Ring in 10K Yellow Gold (Size 10.0)10K Yellow Gold AAA Salamanca Fire Opal, Luxuriant Lab Grown Diamond (G-H, SI) Ring (Size 10.0) 1.85 ctw
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D'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.35 ctw Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver D'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.35 ctw Geometric Radiance Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling SilverD'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 4.35 ctw Earrings in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver
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D'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 3.60 ctw Geometric Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches D'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 3.60 ctw Geometric Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 InchesD'Joy Asscher Cut Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Multi Gemstone 3.60 ctw Geometric Radiance Pendant Necklace in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver 20 Inches
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Doorbuster Ethiopian Welo Opal 9.10 ctw Bracelet in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (8.00 In) Ethiopian Welo Opal 8.40 ctw Bracelet in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7.50 In)Doorbuster Ethiopian Welo Opal 9.10 ctw Bracelet in 18K Vermeil Yellow Gold and Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (8.00 In)
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D'Joy Niassa Ruby (FF), White Zircon Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 5.0) 1.45 ctw D'Joy Mozambique Garnet and White Zircon 1.15 ctw Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 5.0)D'Joy Niassa Ruby (FF), White Zircon Ring in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (Size 5.0) 1.45 ctw
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D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Ouro Fino Rubellite Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 10) 1.44 ctw D'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Ouro Fino Rubellite Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 10) 1.44 ctwD'Joy Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and Ouro Fino Rubellite Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 10) 1.44 ctw
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Luxoro Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I3 Diamond Ring in 10K Yellow Gold (Size 10.0) 5.70 ctw Luxoro Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I3 Diamond 5.70 ctw Ring in 10K Rose Gold (Size 10.0) 4.5 Grams (Del. in 10-12 Days)Luxoro Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and G-H I3 Diamond Ring in 10K Yellow Gold (Size 10.0) 5.70 ctw
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Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and White Zircon 5.75 ctw Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and White Zircon 5.75 ctw Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver (Size 10.0) (Del. in 10-12 Days)Premium Ethiopian Welo Opal and White Zircon 5.75 ctw Ring in 18K Vermeil Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver
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Luxoro 14K White Gold Premium Mozambique Ruby and G-H I1-I2 Diamond Ring (Size 4.0) 4 Grams 2.70 ctw Luxoro 14K White Gold Premium Mozambique Ruby and G-H I1-I2 Diamond Ring (Size 4.0) 4 Grams 2.70 ctw (Del. in 10-12 Days)Luxoro 14K White Gold Premium Mozambique Ruby and G-H I1-I2 Diamond Ring (Size 4.0) 4 Grams 2.70 ctw
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Black Opal and White Corundum 6.25 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) Black Opal and White Corundum 6.25 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)Black Opal and White Corundum 6.25 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)
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Black Opal and White Corundum 4.65 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) Black Opal and White Corundum 4.65 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)Black Opal and White Corundum 4.65 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)
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Black Opal and White Corundum 1.90 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) Black Opal and White Corundum 1.90 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)Black Opal and White Corundum 1.90 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)
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Black Opal and White Corundum 4.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) Black Opal and White Corundum 4.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)Black Opal and White Corundum 4.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)
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Black Opal, White Corundum Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) 4.20 ctw Black Opal and White Corundum 4.20 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In)Black Opal, White Corundum Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-8In) 4.20 ctw
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Black Opal, White Corundum Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7.00 In) 4.00 ctw Black Opal and White Corundum 4.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7.00 In)Black Opal, White Corundum Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7.00 In) 4.00 ctw
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Black Opal Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-9In) 3.00 ctw Black Opal 3.00 ctw Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-9In)Black Opal Bracelet in Rhodium Over Sterling Silver (7-9In) 3.00 ctw
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What Makes Opal Different
Inside every opal is a structure of silica spheres. Those spheres diffract light and produce the spectral colors visible from the surface. The size of the spheres determines which colors appear. Red and orange from the larger ones. Blue and violet from the smaller. The arrangement at the point of formation is what makes the pattern in any given opal unrepeatable.
Mohs hardness ranges from 5.5 to 6.5. That puts opal below sapphire, ruby, and most other stones typically set in rings. The care requirements are different as a result. The visual category opal occupies is entirely its own.
Black Opal from Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge is a small mining town in New South Wales, Australia. The opals it produces have a dark body tone, typically dark grey to jet black, and that background makes the color display more readable than in light-toned stones. A red color pattern on a dark body tone is the highest-value combination in commercial opal. Black opal refers to the body tone, not the stone's actual color.
The accessible deposits near the surface at Lightning Ridge have been largely worked out over decades of mining.
White Opal and Boulder Opal
Coober Pedy in South Australia produces most of the white opal in commercial circulation. The mines run underground because working on the surface in the outback heat is impractical. White opal has a pale body tone, and the play of color reads against that light background. The effect is quieter than black opal, but the color range that can appear is identical.
Boulder opal from Queensland forms in veins within the ironstone host rock. Both materials are cut together. The dark ironstone functions as a natural backing that makes the color more visible, similar to what the dark body tone does in black opal.
Ethiopian Opal
The Welo province of Ethiopia began producing for the commercial market around 2008. The stones from Welo changed the accessible end of the opal category because the color intensity in high-quality pieces could match Australian material at considerably lower prices. Ethiopian opals trend toward a transparent to translucent body rather than the more opaque Australian varieties.
Welo opals are hydrophane. They can temporarily absorb water and appear to change in color. The display returns when the stone dries. It is not damage. Shop LC specifies Ethiopian origin on every relevant product page.
Fire Opal
Fire opal comes from the Mexican states of Queretaro, Hidalgo, and Guerrero. The body color runs from yellow through orange to deep red, and that color is the primary feature. Play of color may or may not be present. Mexican fire opal without any color display is still considered fine opal because the body color itself drives the category.
Fire opal in yellow gold is a natural combination because the warmth of the metal and the stone work in the same direction rather than against each other. Shop LC carries Mexican fire opal in ring, pendant, and earring settings.
Settings and Care for Opal Rings
Prong settings are designed for harder stones. Opal at Mohs 5.5 to 6.5 chips at exposed edges and prong settings leave those edges exposed. A bezel wraps metal around the stone's perimeter and takes impact before the opal does. Sterling silver, white gold, and yellow gold all work depending on which opal variety is being set.
Take opal rings off before washing hands, swimming, or any physical work. Store them separately from harder stones. Mild soap and warm water for handling and cleaning. Dry immediately after.
Shop LC opal rings in black opal, white opal, Ethiopian opal, and fire opal. Origin details and buyer reviews on every listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the play of color in opal?
Silica spheres inside the stone diffract light into spectral colors. The size of the spheres determines which colors appear, and the arrangement determines the pattern. No two opals produce the same display.
What is the difference between black opal and white opal?
Body tone. Black opal has a dark grey to jet background that makes the color display vivid and easy to read. White opal has a pale background, and the play of color is more subtle. Lightning Ridge black opal commands the highest prices in the commercial category.
Are Ethiopian opals genuine?
Yes. Welo province stones are genuine opals with strong color display and transparent to translucent body tones. They are hydrophane and can temporarily absorb water without permanent damage.
Is opal durable enough for a ring?
The ring can be worn daily but its advised to remove the ring before physical activity, gardening, gym work, anything with impact or abrasion, keeps the stone in good condition considerably longer.
What is fire opal?
A Mexican opal with a body color from yellow to deep red-orange. Play of color may or may not be present. Queretaro is the primary producing region. The body color is the main feature rather than the spectral display.
How do I clean an opal ring?
Clean it with mild soap and warm water and dry immediately after. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners.
How do I choose between opal types at Shop LC?
Black opal for the most intense color display. Ethiopian opal for strong color at accessible prices. White opal for something more subtle. Fire opal for warm, consistent body color rather than the shifting spectral effect.