Opal Jewellery

Wearing an opal ring can mean different things depending on the person and the culture. Opals are beautiful and unique gemstones that have a variety of colors and patterns.

Some of the possible meanings of wearing an opal ring are:

• Hope and good luck: Opals are said to bring the wearer protection and positivity, as well as to enhance luck, abundance and creativity. They are believed to help bring out the best in the wearer, allowing them to be more confident and creative.

• Love and faithfulness: Opals are often given as engagement rings or anniversary gifts to symbolize the couple’s love and loyalty to each other. They are also connected to passion, inspiration and intuition, making them ideal for romantic relationships.

• Healing and protection: Opals are thought to have healing properties and can protect the wearer from danger or illness. They can also reflect the emotions and energies of the wearer and the people around them, making them highly sensitive and empathetic stones.

Of course, wearing an opal ring can also simply mean that you appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of this gemstone, and that you want to express your personality and style with it. Opals are versatile and can suit any occasion and outfit, as long as you take good care of them.

Choosing between gold and silver for opal jewellery is a matter of personal preference. However, opals often look stunning in yellow gold, enhancing their natural beauty.

Our range of yellow gold opal earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets are a beautiful option for those looking for a stunning piece of yellow gold jewellery.

Opal, a semi-precious gemstone known for its connection to Venus and the zodiac sign Libra, is often celebrated as a birthstone of October for those born under Libra. It's believed to bring good fortune, love, loyalty, and creativity to its wearers. However, the beauty and benefits of opal extend beyond astrological boundaries. While those with Venus prominently positioned in their horoscope, including Taurus, Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini, and Virgo, may find added prosperity, relationship enrichment, and artistic inspiration, opal's appeal is universal.

Its allure isn't confined to specific star signs. If you're drawn to opal's unique charm, it's a stone for you to cherish and wear, irrespective of your zodiac sign, try a pair of opal earrings or a stunning opal ring. After all, the true magic of opal lies in its ability to resonate personally with anyone who holds it dear.

Opal rings can be worn daily, as long as you do so with care and attention.

To keep opal rings in good condition, using bleach or cleaning products, or doing activities where your ring could be struck or knocked against hard surfaces. Carefully polish them with a soft cloth, or have them professionally cleaned. Do not submerge them in water or expose them to extreme heat or cold. Avoid using bleach or other harsh chemicals.

Opal jewellery can be just as beautiful and alluring as a diamond, each having their own unique intricacies and qualities that make them so. Rare and ethereal, they also have a natural lustre that makes them truly captivating. 

Available in a wide array of colours from the deepest blues to the prettiest pinks, opals are as strong as glass, featuring the same smooth finish. Be gentle as you admire the light entering the opal (otherwise known as a play of colour), and you’ll have jewellery to treasure for years to come. 

Whether you choose to buy jewellery like opal earrings, opal rings, or complement them with diamond jewellery, both gems make a great addition to your jewellery collection that you can enjoy for years to come.

Opals can hold many special meanings for those who wear them. They can signify prosperity and wealth, and enhance creativity. They can even represent marital bliss, and are believed to boost self-confidence or provide an air of calm and tranquillity.

Known as the Queen of Gems, opal necklaces were traditionally worn to ward off bad spirits, and were thought to protect eyesight in certain cultures.  

Opals are also Australia’s national gemstone, with 95% of the world’s opal supply found here.

Opal jewellery is a great gift for any occasion, particularly the 14th wedding anniversary—making the opal the perfect symbol of love and commitment! 

Opals are one of the most fascinating gemstones, not just for their mesmerizing play of colour, but also for their unique formation process. The formation of opals is a natural phenomenon that occurs under very specific conditions, primarily in regions of Australia, which is known to produce around 95% of the world's supply of opals.

The journey of an opal begins when rainwater, carrying dissolved silica (a compound found in sandstone, clay, and other sedimentary rocks), seeps deep into the earth through cracks and crevices in the ground. This process can occur in areas with a lot of volcanic activity, where silica is more abundant due to the breakdown of rocks by weathering and erosion.

As the water evaporates or drains away, it leaves behind the silica deposits in the gaps and voids within the host rock. Over millions of years, these silica deposits gradually accumulate and solidify into a gel. With the right conditions, including low temperature and the presence of water, this silica gel slowly crystallizes to form opal.

The beauty and variety of opals are a direct result of their unique formation process, making each opal gemstone a one-of-a-kind piece. The intricate interplay of geological conditions, climate, and time creates not just a gemstone but a natural work of art that has been admired and valued for centuries.

Opals are a truly unique gemstone. They are renowned for the radiant patterns of colour within the stone; in fact, the way opals reflect light into rainbows of colour is so unique, it has its own name – opalescence.

Opals form in a range of colours, with their main colour ranging from white to black, and bright red to blue, with different types featuring a unique kaleidoscope of colours within.

Opals symbolise hope, happiness, and love, making them a beautiful gift for your loved ones with October birthdays.