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Michelle | Retro Opal & Diamond Ring in 10kt Black Hills Gold, c.1980's

Michelle | Retro Opal & Diamond Ring in 10kt Black Hills Gold, c.1980's

Regular price $460.00 USD
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Meet Michelle,

A Black Hills Gold & Diamond Accented Ring

This retro throwback to the 1980's appears to have been customized with its own special flair: instead of opting for rose and yellow gold leaf accents on one side of the ring's design, small round brilliant cut diamonds are flush-set into the 10 karat yellow gold.  The pear shaped white crystal opal softly shimmers different colors of the rainbow.  Original Black Hills Gold ring box included.


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The Center Stone: Natural Crystal Opal, solid

  • stone count: 1
  • origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
  • brightness of color play: 2.5 of 5
  • shape: pear shaped cabochon cut
  • stone measurements (millimeters): 7.94mm x 5.11mm
  • stone measurements (inches): 0.3" x 0.2"
  • play of color description: full color spectrum is visible

The Accent Stones: Diamond, natural

  • stone count: 2
  • estimated total carat weight: 0.03ct
  • cut: Standard Round Brilliant Cuts
  • average clarity grade: SI2
  • average color grade: I-J

      The Setting: Prong-Set Black Hills Gold Ring

      • metal: two-tone 10kt yellow & rose gold, solid
      • top of ring width: 9.42mm (0.4")
      • ring height from finger: 4.52mm (0.2")
      • bottom of shank width: 2.26mm
      • ring weight: 3.58 grams
      • approximate default ring size: 8.00 US


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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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