Genuine Australian Opal Rough, Brilliant & Painterly, Sterling Silver Ring, Minimalist Design, October Birthstone

**About the Product** This is a natural Australian opal rough (not doublet or triplet), a national gemstone of Australia and the most valuable type of opal on the market. Within the opal lies a colorful, dreamlike world, shimmering brilliantly like an oil painting with every shift of light. The minimalist band design, set in a rose gold-plated band, enhances its classic elegance. ■ Natural Stone / Opal (Australia) ■ Natural Stone Size / Approx. 0.5ct, 7x5mm ■ 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 from options) **This is genuine Australian opal rough, not doublet or triplet. The design of the ring setting clearly shows no backing at the bottom. 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 characteristic of opal is its "play-of-color." Opal, derived from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "the collection of the beauty of gemstones," is renowned worldwide for its magical and beautiful iridescent effect. It is also a symbol of nobility and status. The famous English playwright Shakespeare once described opal as "this miracle, the queen of gemstones." Its colors are incredibly varied; when viewed from different angles, different color changes appear, making each opal unique and thus highly collectible. Opals come in various types, including black opal, white opal (precious 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 diffraction and interference—a complex phenomenon, essentially light playing hide-and-seek with these microscopic spheres! **Opal Care & Storage** If you have purchased opal or pearls, please take special care to avoid environments with excessive humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. Both temperature and humidity can accelerate the decomposition or oxidation of organic gemstones. Due to their hardness and formation, please also avoid hot springs and baths, as well as products containing cleaning agents. Opal is a delicate gemstone that requires a bit of moisture for its preservation. Therefore, a desiccant is not included in the storage bag. Like other gemstones, it should not be worn during bathing or when visiting hot springs. Do not use a silver polishing cloth to clean opals; instead, 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 the gemstone storage bag. For all natural gemstone and metal jewelry, it is not recommended to wear them while bathing or visiting hot springs, as chemicals can cause adverse reactions. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and bleach. Also, please do not store jewelry in bathrooms or kitchens, as this can accelerate oxidation. For sterling silver or gold jewelry, when not in use, try to isolate it from moisture and air. Wipe it clean with a dry cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store it in a PVC zipper bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent scratches from collision with other jewelry or hard objects. A Japanese imported desiccant is included in the zipper bag. **Natural Stone Inclusions** The natural stones used in the NOW Design Studio are collected from around the world, and each one is unique, often resulting in a single product. These stones are specially selected. We showcase their colors at 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 are present. **Ring Size** ■ Ring Size / Adjustable, recommended for sizes #10 - #13.5 ■ Custom Ring Size / Fixed sizes can be custom-ordered (please select from options) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609188281_99090204c5_z.jpg **Packaging** Each ring/necklace product is placed in an exquisite velvet gift box, making it ready as a gift without the need for separate gift wrapping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413343_b262df4f3a_z.jpg **About NOW** The design philosophy of NOW is rooted in the use of natural gemstones as the foundation for our designs. We translate our knowledge and experience through product design to convey the story of each natural gemstone. Natural gemstones are the natural crystallization of minerals, formed over thousands, even billions, of years within the Earth. Our natural gemstones are sourced from various countries and origins, making each one unique. NOW does not mass-produce identical items. For every natural gemstone, we thoughtfully design jewelry suitable for daily wear by Asians. Based on the characteristics of each gemstone, we create pieces with different temperaments—subtly dazzling, soft yet strong. NOW Design aims to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone has a beautiful story; gemstones are not distinguished by their monetary value, but by your ability to see their beauty. "Past choices shape the present, and present choices determine the future." NOW focuses on the present spiritual movement, looking forward to meeting you. Opal Natural Stone Opal Natural Gemstone Gemstone Ring Opal Ring Opal Necklace Opal Australian Opal Aussie Opal