Natural Australian Opal | Brilliant Play-of-Color | Classic Rose Gold Design | Sterling Silver Ring | Gift

**About the Product** From raw Australian opal (not doublet or triplet), this is a national gemstone of Australia and the highest-priced opal on the market. The colorful, dreamlike world hidden within the opal is as brilliant as an oil painting, shifting with the light. The classic lace-inspired design and rose gold setting further enhance its vintage charm. ■ Natural Stone / Opal (Lightning Ridge, Australia) ■ Natural Stone Size / Approx. 0.4ct, 6x4.5mm ■ Material / S925 Sterling Silver plated with Rose Gold ■ Ring Size / Adjustable, recommended for sizes #10~#13.5 ■ Custom Ring Size / Fixed sizes can be custom-ordered (please select in options) **This is a raw Australian opal, not a doublet or triplet. The underside of the ring setting is clearly visible, showing no backing. Each stone's play-of-color is unique, displaying different hues under various light sources. One item, one photo.** **About Opal** Color is a fundamental attribute of most gemstones. Among the variations in color, the most significant is the "play-of-color" found in opals. Opal, derived from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "to collect the beauty of gemstones," is renowned worldwide for its magical and beautiful play-of-color effect. It is also a symbol of nobility and status. The famous English playwright Shakespeare once described opal as "this miracle, the queen of gems." Its colors are incredibly diverse, displaying different hues when viewed from various angles. Each piece of opal is unique, making it highly collectible. Opals come in various types, including black opal, white opal (crystal opal), fire opal, and boulder opal. Opal is composed of a structure of silica spheres, which are invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen under an electron microscope. These color variations are caused by the combined effects of diffraction and interference—it's a complex interplay of light and the spaces between these microscopic spheres! **Opal Care & Storage** If you have purchased opal or pearls, please be mindful to avoid environments with excessive humidity or drastic temperature changes. Both temperature and humidity can accelerate the decomposition or oxidation of organic gemstones. Due to the hardness and formation state of organic gemstones, avoid hot springs and baths, as well as products containing cleaning agents. Opal is a delicate gemstone that actually requires a bit of moisture for its preservation. Therefore, we do not include desiccants in the storage pouch. Like other gemstones, it should not be worn during baths or when visiting hot springs. Do not use silver polishing cloths to clean opals; simply use a clean, dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth. We will provide a jewelry polishing cloth. After wearing, gently wipe the ring clean and store it in its gemstone pouch. For all natural gemstone and metal jewelry, it is not recommended to wear them in hot springs or during baths, as chemicals can cause adverse reactions. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and bleach. Also, please do not store jewelry in the bathroom or kitchen, as this can accelerate oxidation. For sterling silver or gold jewelry, when not in use, try to minimize exposure to moisture and air. Wipe clean with a dry cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store in a PVC zipper bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent scratches from collision with other jewelry or hard objects. The zipper bag already contains an imported Japanese desiccant. **Natural Stone Inclusions** The natural stones used in NOW design are collected from around the world, and each piece is unique, with most being one-of-a-kind items. These are specially selected natural stones, and we showcase their colors from different angles and under various lighting conditions for our clients. Natural stones may have internal impurities (inclusions), which are unavoidable. If this is a concern, we advise against purchasing. However, NOW products will always eliminate stones where surface impurities extend to the surface. **Ring Size** ■ Ring Size / Adjustable, recommended for sizes #10~#13.5 ■ Custom Ring Size / Fixed sizes can be custom-ordered (please select in options) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609188281_99090204c5_z.jpg **Packaging** Each ring/necklace product comes in an exquisite velvet gift box, making it ready for gifting without the need for additional gift wrapping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413343_b262df4f3a_z.jpg **About NOW** NOW's design philosophy is rooted in using natural gemstones as the foundation for our designs. We aim to convey the story of each natural gemstone through our product designs, drawing upon our knowledge and experience. Natural gemstones are the crystallization of minerals, formed over thousands or even billions of years beneath the earth's surface. Our natural gemstones are sourced from various countries and regions, making each one unique. NOW does not produce mass-replicated products. For every natural gemstone, we thoughtfully design jewelry suitable for everyday wear by Asians, creating pieces with different temperaments based on the gemstone's characteristics—subtle yet dazzling, soft yet strong. NOW design hopes to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone has a beautiful story; gemstones are not distinguished by their value, but by your ability to see their beauty. "The choices of the past shape the present, and the choices of the present determine the future." NOW focuses on the rhythm of the present moment and looks forward to connecting with you. Opal Natural Stone Opal Natural Gemstone Gemstone Ring Opal Ring Opal Necklace Opal Australian Opal Aussie Opal