• A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
  • A sterling silver ring set with three oval cut rhodolite garnets and four round cabochon cut Ethiopian opals.
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Burton's Gems and Opals

Rhodolite Garnet & Ethiopian Opal Ring | Sterling Silver

Rhodolite Garnet & Ethiopian Opal Ring | Sterling Silver

$195.00 USD
$195.00 USD
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A Bit About The Piece:

Bright rhodolite garnets set in a silver ring with even brighter Ethiopian opal accents.

Details, details...

The Main Stones: Garnet

  • 3 faceted oval cuts
  • average stone measurements: 5.01mm x 7.09mm x 3.2mm
  • variety: rhodolite

The Side Stones: Opal

  • 4 round cabochon cuts
  • origin: Ethiopia
  • brightness of color: 4 of 5
  • average opal diameter: 4.10mm
  • predominant colors of red, green, and yellow

The Setting: Cast Fancy Split Shank Prong Set Ring

  • .925 sterling silver, solid
  • East-West set main stones
  • top of ring width: 15.31mm (including prongs)
  • bottom of shank width: 2.87mm
  • default size: 7.00

 


 

About Garnet:

While it might be common belief that all garnet is red, this is nothing more than a misconception.  A wide variety of garnet species exist with stones coming in every color, including stones that visibly change color under different lighting conditions.  Some species, like the traditional brownish-red "almandine" (which used to be referred to as "almandite), are more common.  Others, like the brilliant green "tsavorite" and "demantoid" varieties, are far more rare, commanding higher prices in the trade.

Because the term "garnet" does not refer to one single species of stone, care instructions vary.  Green demantoid garnet requires the most care, sitting at 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.  Red almandite and pyrope, orange spessartite, and green tsavorite are known to be harder varieties, ranking a durable 7.5 on the hardness scale.  While other varieties fall somewhere in between, most are durable enough to wear without any special care or mind.  Garnet jewelry can safely be cleaned in chemical jewelry cleaner unless otherwise noted on the label.

 

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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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