Mix and Match Opal Jewellery

Opal, the
October birthstone, is a really unique stone, with its shimmering, iridescent
quality to the surface and an eminence in the light that is unparalleled by
other stones. Due to the makeup of the opal,
it is best cut in a cabochon, which is smooth and without facets. An opal is quite a soft stone, relatively
speaking, with many different layers inside each piece. It also doesn't refract light through it in
the same way as other gems, so it isn't suitable for cutting into a faceted
shape. Cut and polished as a cabochon,
it is absolutely stunning, and a really special gift for those born in October.
Opal
jewellery is often best seen up close, so the unique qualities of each piece
can be appreciated in the right light and from different angles. We might not be getting close to many people
at the moment, but those family and household members you can spend time with
will love these pieces, and be charmed by the shimmer when you move.
As a birthstone
gift our Vita earrings and necklace are simply beautiful. The bubble edge to the mount complements the
smooth polish of the opal in the centre, helping to direct light around all
edges of the stone.
Our Opaltine
collection, available with purely sterling silver mounts or sterling silver
with gold accents is a rare beauty. The
earrings, necklace and ring feature a smooth oval cabochon opal, surrounded by
sterling silver which has a line of cubic zirconia running down one side. The inclusion of cubic zirconia in these
pieces means they catch the light and direct it to the star of the show, so
these opal earrings will be seen even from the other side of a room. The choice of gold or solely silver mount
means you can pair these to your favourite evening dress or fancy watch, so
when you get the chance to get your finery out you'll have a polished, elegant
look.
The Spicy
Opal earrings and necklace combination also has a choice of solid silver, or
silver and gold mount. These pieces put
the opal front and centre, with the mount being minimal so that lets the opal
steal all the attention; and they certainly will. These pieces are great for evening wear, but
can work for a daytime look with the right attention to the rest of your outfit
and hairdo. Opal is great for adding a
touch of mystique thanks to the shimmering quality of the stone, so our Spicy
Opal pieces are exactly right for negotiations and making your feelings known –
wear these to a meeting with the bank manager and you'll be approved for a
mortgage before you know it.
For a
supremely grand look our Reverso Opal necklace, with a large stone in a swirled
mount (again, available with gold accents or with a purely silver mount)
adorned with a line of cubic zirconia to draw the eye down, is a
showstopper. This beautiful piece would
look amazing with a silk gown for a night at the opera, but you don't have to
go all out to wear this necklace. An
evening at home or with friends is as good an excuse as any to wear this
necklace, and with the compliments you'll get wearing it, you may find it
becomes part of your go-to jewellery collection. Our Spicy Opal and Opaltine pieces are ideal
for wearing with the Reverso necklace.
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