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Frankie | Estate Ethiopian Fire Opal Ring in 14kt & 10kt Gold

Frankie | Estate Ethiopian Fire Opal Ring in 14kt & 10kt Gold

Regular price $440.00 USD
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Meet Frankie,

A Three-Stone Ethiopian Fire Opal Bypass Ring

From an opal-lover's estate, this beautifully restored fire opal ring incorporates two different karat grades of yellow gold.  The ring's shank is made from a richly-yellow 14 karat, and the prongs holding the opals are the more durable 10 karat.  Eye-visible, minute blemishes can be seen along the top of the ring's surface.  Approximate default ring size 6.25 US.
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The Stones: Natural Fire Opal, solid

  • stone count: 3
  • origin: Ethiopia, Africa
  • brightness of color play: 3.5 of 5
  • shape: round cabochon cut
  • average stone diameter (millimeters): 3.84mm
  • average stone diameter (inches): 0.2"
  • play of color description: predominantly green

The Setting: Prong-Set Three-Stone Ring

  • metal: 14kt yellow gold shank, 10kt yellow gold heads, all solid
  • top of ring width: 15.90mm (0.6")
  • ring height from finger: 5.35mm (0.2")
  • bottom of shank width: 1.88mm
  • ring weight: 3.72 grams
  • approximate default ring size: 6.25 US
  • additional notes: eye-visible gouges seen on top of ring's shank

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About Opal

While many believe opal to come only in a traditional white hue, this common misconception cannot be more inaccurate.  With over 200 varieties of natural opal discovered so far, the historically referred "Queen of Gems" can come in a wide variety of colors- before the stone's famous "play of color" rainbow effect is even taken into consideration.  Over 90% of the world's opal is produced in Australia with other well-known deposits located in Mexico, Ethiopia, Brazil, and the United States.

Chemically, opal is an integrated combination of water and silica.  Water content in opal can range from 3% to 21% by weight, with average jewelry material ranging between 6% and 10%.  Because of this, it is advised to store your opal jewelry with care; safes and bank vaults can be notoriously dry.  We suggest storing opal in an airtight container along with a piece of water-moistened cotton when dry storage conditions are anticipated.  Some varieties are more resilient to harsh conditions than others.  It is safe to clean solid opal jewelry with warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush.  Avoid chemicals, harsh abrasives, and ultrasonic cleaners.

Shipping, Handling, & Inventory

Your order will be processed and shipped within 4 business days.  All shipments are insured by the United States Postal Service, and most orders of $500 or more will require signature confirmation upon delivery.

While we work hard to present our online customers with accurate inventory availability, we reserve the right to cancel and refund a sale if the item is sold somewhere else first.

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