This batch of stones caught me the moment I saw them, and I haven't stopped looking at them since. I made myself a very similar ring using an opal from the same lot, and I wear it regularly. It gets compliments constantly and I genuinely love it, which is always my best indicator that something is worth sharing.
The center stone is a round opal doublet, approximately 0.58 inches across, and the color play in this one is something else entirely. Vivid electric green dominates the surface with flashes of blue and hints of other colors dancing through as the light shifts, the kind of stone that people lean in to get a closer look at. These were sold to me as natural opal doublets, though I personally believe they may be man-made. Honestly, either way it doesn't change how I feel about them. The way the light catches this stone and the color shifts and sparkles across it is just plain fun to wear.
The stone sits in a delicate fancy bezel setting with a beautiful crown edge that gives it a vintage, almost regal feel without being fussy about it. The band is sterling silver with a light hammer texture that catches the light and gives it that handmade feel. This one is sized at 7 and ready to ship.
This ring is part of my Studio Staples collection, pieces I return to again and again because they just work. These are designs that may be recreated and are priced to be a little more accessible without cutting corners on quality or craft, because everyone deserves something special that they actually love wearing.
A little something extra on opal: Opal has long been associated with creativity, inspiration, and emotional expression. It's considered a stone that amplifies feelings and encourages spontaneity and joy. Whether or not you put stock in metaphysical properties, it's hard to deny there's something magnetic about a stone that shifts color in your hand.
Caring for your ring: Sterling silver will naturally patina over time with wear and exposure to air. To keep it looking bright, store it in the included velvet pouch when you're not wearing it. Use the small silver polishing cloth included with your order to buff away any tarnish as needed. Opal doublets are a bit more sensitive to moisture than solid stones, so remove your ring before swimming, bathing, or doing dishes, and avoid prolonged soaking. A gentle wipe with a soft cloth is all it needs to stay beautiful.
Your order includes:
- Sterling silver opal doublet ring, size 7
- Velvet storage pouch
- Small silver polishing cloth
- Free domestic shipping
This one is ready to go to its person.