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Meet Javier,
A Substantially Built Men's Fire Opal Solitaire Ring
The Stone: Mexican Crystal Fire Opal, solid
- origin: Guadalajara, Mexico
- carat weight: 12.66cts
- brightness of color: 4 of 5
- measurements: 16.07mm x 12.41mm x 6.18mm
- oval cabochon cut
The Setting: Custom Bezel Set Men's Solitaire Euro Shank Ring
- 14kt yellow gold, solid
- North-South stone orientation
- default size: 9.75
- gram weight: 20.81 grams
- top of ring width: 19.62mm
- bottom of shank width: 6.6mm
- proudly Made in USA
More About Javier:
In-house original design handmade from hand-mixed gold and a hand-cut opal in our Anaheim, California studio. Warm orange with holographic green, red, and yellow fire. Undertones of purple can be seen. The piece was made with a squared Euro shank to minimize spinning on the wearer's finger.
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.