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Mariana | Yowah Nut Boulder Opal Ring in 14kt Yellow Gold

Mariana | Yowah Nut Boulder Opal Ring in 14kt Yellow Gold

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Meet Mariana,

A Ladies' Split Shank Yowah Nut Opal Ring in Gold


The Stone: Natural Yowah Nut Boulder Opal, solid

  • origin: Yowah Opal Field, Queensland, Australia
  • brightness of color: 3.5 of 5
  • darkness of body color: 2 of 5
  • stone measurements: 11.88mm (0.5") x 9.88mm (0.4") x 4.95mm
  • oval cabochon cut
  • play of color description: blue and purple with green overtones

The Setting: Ladies' Cast Bezel Set Split Shank Ring

  • 14kt yellow gold, solid
  • North-South center stone orientation
  • top of ring width: 13.87mm (0.5")
  • bottom of shank width: 4.44mm
  • ring weight: 5.40 grams
  • default ring size: 7.00
  • Handmade in Anaheim, California, USA
  • date of completion and release: 03/18/2023

 

More About Mariana:

"Yowah nuts" are a variety of boulder opal geode found in the Yowah opal fields of Queensland, Australia.  This particular stone pops a bright aqua blue in the sunlight, as seen in the video.  The ring is a simple yellow gold bezel set split shank design that is easy to size and protects the edges of the stone from damage.  Boulder opal is known to be the most durable variety of opal.

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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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