Jewellery · Opal

Opal Rings & Opal Jewellery

Vintage and antique jewellery set with opal. Pieces in stock include a vintage 14KT white gold opal and diamond cluster ring, an English opal and diamond ring of the 1970s in 18KT white gold, a platinum opal and diamond pendant necklace, a Victorian opal and black enamel brooch in 9KT gold and a 14KT gold serpent bracelet set with opal, ruby and diamonds.

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Vintage 14KT white gold opal and diamond cluster ring

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Wearing an opal ring

Opal is softer than diamond, sapphire or aquamarine, so opal rings are often set in a surround of diamonds or a raised collet that protects the stone. Avoid knocks and sudden changes of temperature.

A cluster setting protecting an opal An opal cluster ring seen from above and from the side. A ring of diamonds surrounds the oval opal and stands slightly proud of it, so the diamonds take knocks before the softer opal. diamonds stand proud of the opal From aboveFrom the side A diamond cluster round an opal, drawn by Mozeris. Not to scale.

Play of colour

Precious opal shows flashes of spectral colour that move as the stone is turned, known as play of colour. Each listing describes the colour of its opal.

Opal engagement rings

Opal and diamond cluster rings are also chosen as engagement rings.

Vintage and antique engagement rings

Questions about opal jewellery

What is play of colour in an opal?

The flashes of spectral colour that move across a precious opal as it is turned in the light.

Is opal suitable for an everyday ring?

Opal is softer than most gemstones, so it is best in a protective setting such as a diamond cluster, and it should be kept away from knocks and sudden heat.

How should opal jewellery be cleaned?

With a soft cloth and lukewarm water, never in an ultrasonic cleaner or with harsh chemicals.

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