Pave Semi-Black Opal Ring 1.63 Ct., 14K Yellow Gold

From the warm red soils of Australia this opal began its story as microscopic seams of silica and water, settling patiently in ancient cracks and cavities, absorbing light and time until a living tapestry of color emerged, at The Natural Gemstone Company we select only the most expressive stones, this specimen is an oval tablet cut opal weighing 1.63 carats, its dimensions are 9.66 by 8.37 by 3.24 millimeters, it presents a translucent body with intense color saturation, the play of color drifts from emerald greens to flashes of amethyst and fire, the polish on the tablet surface is excellent, the clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, there has been no enhancement, the tablet cut gives a broad, luminous canvas so each flicker of color reads with clarity, the oval silhouette and the restrained doming let the stone wear like a miniature landscape, and each facet of the table catches a different mood of color as you turn the ring over sunlight or lamplight.

The setting is where this natural drama is given form and purpose, the ring is crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, the warm gold tones act as a complementary foil to the opal, enhancing its greens and pinks while providing a classic, wearable frame, delicate twin rows of white natural round diamonds trace the shoulders, a raised four prong crown lifts the tablet opal so light can enter from beneath, the diamonds featured in this design total approximately 1.17 carats, they include rounds weighing approximately 0.45 carats, 0.19 carats, 0.083 carats, and an additional 0.45 carats, all are natural, all are white rounds, all possess a clarity grade of VS and a color grading of F to G, the diamonds are meticulously pavé set and bead set where needed, the result is a ribbon of sparkle that frames the opal without overpowering it, every prong and bead is finished by hand to ensure the opal sits securely while appearing to float, the overall effect is intimate and luminous, a conversation between sea born color and old world goldsmithing, when you choose a ring from The Natural Gemstone Company you carry with you a piece of Australian earth, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a setting designed to make the gemstone bloom on the finger.