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 an opal doublet, approximately 0.4 x 0.7 inches, and the color in this one stops people in their tracks. Deep teal, vivid green, and flashes of electric blue shift and dance across the surface depending on how the light hits it. A doublet means the opal has been paired with a backing material to enhance and stabilize its color, which also makes it more accessible pricewise than a solid natural opal. 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 hand-fabricated sterling silver bezel with a decorative beaded scalloped edge that frames it beautifully without competing with 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 8.5 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 8.5
- Velvet storage pouch
- Small silver polishing cloth
- Free domestic shipping
This one is ready to go to its person.