Meet Synthia,
A Synthetic Opal Set In Solid 14kt Gold With Diamonds
The Center Stone: Lab Created White Crystal Opal, solid
- origin: laboratory
- brightness of color: N/A of 5
- measurements: 13mm x 9mm x 2.2mm
- oval cabochon cut
The Side Stones: Diamonds
- 2 single cuts
- 0.02ct estimated total weight
The Setting: Cast 4 Prong Set Ring
- 14kt yellow gold, solid
- North-South stone orientation
- default size: 8.50
More About Synthia:
Even though Synthia may look like all the other opals, underneath, she holds a secret. The others don't know she was created in a laboratory, and she prefers to keep it that way. What if they call her "fake?" She's eagerly waiting for the one who will see past that and admire her for her cost effective beauty, solid 14kt gold, and single cut diamonds. Aren't we all...
About [natural] 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.