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The Rainbow | Men's 12.64ct Bull Creek Boulder Opal Ring in 14kt Gold

The Rainbow | Men's 12.64ct Bull Creek Boulder Opal Ring in 14kt Gold

Regular price $6,900.00 USD
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Introducing "The Rainbow,"

Our Premier Men's Bull Creek Boulder Opal Ring


The Stone: Natural Black Boulder Opal, solid

  • carat weight: 12.64 carats
  • origin: Bull Creek, Perth, Western Australia
  • brightness of color: 5+ of 5
  • darkness of bodycolor: 2 of 5
  • stone measurements: 24.90mm x 10.07mm x 4.59mm
  • oval cabochon cut
  • black manganese boulder matrix

    The Setting: Cast Two-Tone Bezel Set Solitaire Men's Ring

    • two-tone 14kt white and yellow gold, solid
      • yellow gold bezel and shank
      • white gold "V" highlights
    • North-South stone orientation
    • top of ring width: 25.76mm (1.00 inch)
    • bottom of shank width: 4.6mm (0.2 inch)
    • European shank
    • ring weight: 18.39 grams
    • default size: 10.50

     

    More About "The Rainbow:"

    Australian black boulder opal that vividly displays all colors of the spectrum.  While the piece especially pops in direct bright light, play of color can even be seen in low-light conditions.  Boulder opal is the more durable of opal varieties.  This particular stone is part of a new find, discovered in the Bull Creek Mining District of Western Australia during the year 2021.  The rough material was then cut in the end of December 2022.  This ring was made with over half of an ounce of 14kt gold and designed with a European style shank to prevent spinning.

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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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