Opal Ring

Opal gems have a very select and exclusive following, most buyers are not aware of what needs to be evaluated when picking this ring. In this report we talk about opal gemstone rings, rest assured that most of you will learn of things that were never brought to your notice until today. We do not plan to make you an opal expert but, we will surely try to equip you with information that you can use to make the right choice. We have presented a Kaisilver opal ring here, this mainly to explain the topic better. You could buy your ring from any jeweler, so make sure that you do not miss a thing in this report. Our experts at sales@kaisilver.com will be glad to answer any questions that you might have. You will not be pressured into making a purchase from us, it is therefore a good idea to take advantage of our expertise. 

Opal Ring Essentials:

Color Play: Most of us are aware that an opal shows those lovely color flashes, this in gemological jargon is known as 'color play'. It is important to understand that there are many types of opals, not all of these are supposed to show the color play effect. It is generally only white and black opals that show a color play effect. This again needs some explanation because Ethiopian opals can have a brownish color and yet, show these colorful flashes. Let us mention a few opal varieties that do not show this optical effect. Pink opal which is mainly mined in Peru and fire opal traditionally mined in Mexico but now also in Brazil, are gorgeous opals but do not show any color play phenomenon. This effect is dynamic and keeps changing as the gem is viewed from different angles. In the next paragraph, we will learn how moisture in the stone is responsible for the beautiful color flashes. 

Moisture In Opals: These gems have a structure that is made up of tightly packed microscopic spheres. Moisture is naturally trapped inside the spheres and this is what, brings about the color play effect. It is important to understand that factors like heat, strong chemicals and even strong detergents can effect the moisture in the stone. When this happens your opal starts looking a lot less pretty than it did to begin with. Jewelers never care to explain this important fact, buyers are often stranded once the stone is affected. 

Opal Origin: You might have heard of the name 'Opal Country' given to Australia. When it comes to white opal and black opal, Australia remains the top preference. Sustained mining has depleted resources but, it is worth paying that much more to insist on an Australian opal. We will talk about black opals in the next paragraph. What you should know is that when it comes to fire opal, Australia is not relevant as a source. Mexican fire opals carry a premium price tag and are highly preferred. You might see Brazilian fire opals, these have entered the market in the last decade. If you are very serious about your fire opal ring, insist on a Mexican gem. A fine pastel pink opal has fired the imagination of talented jewelry designers, this gem comes from Peru. When picking a ring with a pink opal gem, make sure that the gem does not show surface cracks, you also do not want black spots or pits showing up on the top surface of the stone. Pink opals are opaque and obviously do not have the color play effect. In recent years, we have seen numerous piece of 'pink opal' showing a stunning color play effect on a whitish pink or pink background. Most of these are factory made junk, some happen to be white opals that have been dyed pink. 

Black Opal: First the right explanation of what is a black opal. Some opals show the enchanting color play phenomenon on a dark background, these would be called black opals. Keep in mind that the dark background need not always be black, it could be very dark brown, very dark gray but is very rarely absolutely black. The Lightning Ridge locality in Australia, delivers the finest black opal gems. These can at times command a price that comes close to that of diamond. More affordable black opal gems are seen from the Ehtiopian mines but, something needs be told about these. Some Ethiopian opals are made black by treating the stones, these once again would not be expensive. 

Soaking Opals: Many jewelers recommend that opal rings and gemstones be occasionally soaked in water. An interesting thing is that, many gem cutting houses keep Australian opal rough in water. The pieces are then taken out of the water as they are cut and polished. You could soak your opal ring in water every once in a while, just make sure that the gem is not paired with other gems that are not supposed to be soaked. Two gems that come to mind is turquoise and emerald, these two gems should not be left in water for more than a minute. Some experts suggest that wearing an opal ring provides sufficient moisture from the surface of the skin. Now here is a very important piece of information, it applies to Ethiopian opal gemstones. Soak an Ethiopian opal ring in water and after a while, you will see that the gem becomes quite translucent - it appears to lose much of its color play and beauty. The good news is that, the gem will get backs all that it lost once it dries up. Something to note is that, opals that have become wet should be left to dry on their own, do not use heaters or blowers hoping to get the job done faster. 

Caring For Opals: Every jewel that you own will need some amount of care and attention. Never allow any jewel to be struck with physical force or be exposed to heat and chemicals. Opal rings should not be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. Rinsing in a bowl of clean water with a few drops of very mild soaps should be sufficient. A very soft brush could help dislodge dust and grime that remains stuck under the opal gem. Should your opal gemstone ring require more cleaning than this, take the help of a professional  jeweler. 

Design And Configuration: You could pick the opal ring design that you like but, some features are absolutely essential and not optional. In most cases, an opal gem that is cut with a low profile and does not bulge too much beyond the surface of the ring, is less likely to get hit and damaged. Most of us are aware that, an opal ring crafted with skinny gold weight will be cheaper but, this jewel would soon dent and bend out of shape. Bad workmanship will not only give you a substandard opal gemstone ring but is also, the most common cause of lose and badly mounted gemstones. If you wish to wear your opal ring very often and for a long time on each occasion, consider adding a backing to the gemstone. Kaisilver experts recommend a thin slice of black onyx to be used as a backing for the opal. Some gem experts might scorn at this suggestion but, remember that you would end up paying for a broken or damaged stone. 

HOW TO ORDER

High end jewelry like that handcrafted by Kaisilver, was never meant to be purchased in a rush. We encourage you to get in touch with the Kaisilver team at sales@kaisilver.com and provide details of your requirements. Since we can craft a unique jewel based on your own design concept, include sketches or images if any. Do not move to the payment and order confirmation stage until, you have all the information that you need. Communicate as much as you wish and then make a well informed decision. It is perfectly OK if you choose to work with another jeweler at that point. 

Each Kaisilver jewel is meticulously handcrafted by highly skilled artisans and gem cutters in Thailand - we ship worldwide. Since we do not work with any fixed set of designs and gems, it is possible that our workshop would be completely booked for orders being crafted. You might get a note from our support team informing you, about our inability to accept your order. We do request that you understand that situation, as we will not hurry orders if it would involve a compromise in quality standards. 

Once you have all the information required and decide to go ahead with the order, request for payment options, production lead time and the shipping details. We will then let you make a well informed decision. 

WHO IS KAISILVER

As the leading online provider for high end custom jewelry, we can craft an opal ring or any other jewel for you. The design for your jewel could be picked from our websites or provided by you. You can review our Custom Rings Collection and get an idea of what we offer. You are not limited to any specific design or gemstone. Gold and sterling silver jewelry are made to the same superior standards.

Over 12,000 gem and jewelry lovers across 15 nations, wear jewelry crafted by our highly skilled artisans. By maintaining a close network with leading gem miners and cutting operations, from all over the world - we have preferential access to over 200 million carats of gemstones. 

Get in  touch with the support team at sales@kaisilver.com if you have any questions related to gemstones and jewelry, you will never be obliged to make a purchase from us. This ensures that, you always get the best gemstone, at each price point.

KAISILVER REVIEWS

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