Light Within - Australian White Opal, Vintage Horizontal Design, Sterling Silver with Rose Gold Plating, Rich Play-of-Color

**About the Product & Design Concept** This natural white opal from Australia, holds a delicate, flowing radiance within its soft milky base. As light shifts, hints of blue, green, and subtle warm tones emerge, like gently flowing light, understated yet full of spirit. The refined 0.45 ct size, paired with a 6x5mm oval cabochon cut, offers a perfectly balanced presence for everyday wear. The ring band features a vintage horizontal design, crafted from rose gold-plated sterling silver. Intricate milgrain detailing encircles the main stone, adding a touch of elegant vintage charm to its soft luster. This is not an ostentatious brilliance, but a subtle beauty that grows more captivating with every glance. **This is a raw Australian opal with an open-back setting (clearly indicating it's a natural stone). Each stone's play-of-color is unique, displaying different hues under various light sources. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.** ■ Gemstone / Opal (Raw Australian Opal) ■ Gemstone Size / 6x5mm (Approx. 0.5 ct) ■ Material / S925 Sterling Silver, Rose Gold Plated (Made in Taiwan, high-density, hypoallergenic) ■ Ring Size / Adjustable (#10~#13) ■ Custom fixed sizes available, approx. 10 working days. Please select in specifications (provide international ring size, details in product description). **This is a raw Australian opal with an open-back setting (clearly indicating it's a natural stone). Each stone's play-of-color is unique, displaying different hues under various light sources. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.** **About Opal** Color is a fundamental characteristic of most gemstones. Among the variations in color, the most significant feature of opals is their "play-of-color." Opal, derived from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "to behold a jewel," is world-renowned 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 "the miracle, the queen of gems." Its colors are incredibly diverse, exhibiting different color changes when viewed from various angles. Each piece of opal is unique, making it highly collectible. Opals include varieties such as black opal, white opal (precious opal), fire opal, and matrix opal. Opals are composed of silica spheres. These spherical structures are invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen under an electron microscope. The color variations are caused by a combination of diffraction and interference. It's a complex phenomenon – think of it as light playing hide-and-seek with these microscopic structures! **Opal Care & Storage** If you have purchased an opal or pearl, please be mindful to avoid environments with excessive moisture or extreme temperature fluctuations. 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 degree of moisture. Therefore, a desiccant is not included in the storage bag. Like other gemstones, do not wear them for bathing or in hot springs. Do not use silver polishing cloths to clean opals; simply use a clean, dry, or slightly damp cloth. A jewelry polishing cloth will be provided. After wearing, gently wipe the ring clean and store it in the provided gemstone bag. For all natural gemstone and metal jewelry, it is not recommended to wear them in hot springs or for bathing, as chemicals can cause adverse reactions. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and bleach. Please also refrain from storing jewelry in bathrooms or kitchens, as this can accelerate oxidation. When not wearing sterling silver or gold jewelry, try to minimize exposure to moisture and air. Wipe them clean with a dry cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store them in a PVC zip-lock bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent scratches from contact with other jewelry or hard objects. The zip-lock bag includes an imported Japanese desiccant. **Inclusions in Natural Stones** 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. We showcase their colors under different angles or lighting conditions for our clients. Natural stones may contain internal impurities (inclusions), which are unavoidable. If this is a concern, we advise against purchasing. However, NOW products will always reject natural stones where impurities extend to the surface. **Ring Size** ■ Ring Size / Adjustable (#10~#13) ■ Custom fixed sizes available, approx. 10 working days. Please select in specifications (provide international ring size, details in product description). ■ Please refer to the International Ring Size Chart below. 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 for gifting without the need for additional packaging. 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, utilizing our knowledge and experience. Natural gemstones are the crystallization of nature, formed over thousands, even billions, of years deep within the earth. Our natural gemstones are sourced from various countries and regions, making each one unique. NOW does not mass-produce; for every natural gemstone, we thoughtfully design jewelry suitable for everyday wear by Asians. Based on the unique characteristics of each gemstone, we create pieces with distinct personalities – understated yet radiant, soft yet strong. NOW aims to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone holds a beautiful story; their value lies not in price, but in your ability to see their beauty. "Past choices shape the present; present choices 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