This gorgeous Ethiopian Opal spells romance as it you catch the first glimpse of its movement with dancing light. Opal's play-of-colour can be compared to a lyrical dance, sometimes expressing itself as a grand jeté of bold, broad flashes of colour, other times as smaller, quicksteps of pinpoint flashes.
Thus making it the best choice ring to propose. or, wear it for its healing properties. Opal stimulates originality and creativity and helps to release anger and claim self-worth, aiding in accessing and expressing one's true self.
Set in a contemporary 22k gold plated design, this ring spells the perfect way to state your undying love to her. This stone exhibits the blue, green, red and orange hues in a softer tone.
The name of this gemstone is believed to have originated in India (the source of the first opals brought to hotsell the Western world). In Sanskrit, it was called Upala, a “precious stone." .” In ancient Rome, this became opalus.
The birthstone of October, opal was dubbed “queen of gems” in ancient times because of its flashes of reflected light. It has inspired writers to compare it to fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins once believed opal held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought opals bestowed the gift of prophesy and protection from disease. Europeans long maintained opal to be a symbol of purity, hope and truth. Hundreds of years ago, opal was believed to embody the virtues and powers of all coloured stones.
Opal is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.
In Ethiopia, the stunning gemstone is found near the village of Wegel Tena, in Wollo Province.
This stunning ring in made of solid sterling silver to ensure hypo-allergenic properties and is plated in 22k gold (3mm thickness) to ensure long-lasting stunning beauty and durability.
Each piece is designed to make your heartbeat a little faster. Inspired by what we think every woman wants in her life and on her body; natural, timeless, functional and beautiful.
Every piece of Raw Carat jewellery celebrates minimalist forms, raw and textured gemstones and a joyous feeling for the wearer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: Because each stone is handpicked for colour and clarity and the handmade nature of each piece, the stones will vary slightly in dimension, colour and translucence detail from one another as well as, possibly, from the piece pictured. So, what you possess will be perhaps the only one of its kind.
Please note that since these are natural raw stones each stone may vary in colour, transparency and size.
MATERIALS
Sterling Silver with 22k gold plating (3mm thickness)
Raw Ethiopian Opal gemstone
CARE
Wipe with a clean, soft cloth only
Do not wash with water or any detergent/chemical
Store in the original Raw Carat box or your favourite jewellery box
Product code: Hand Faceted Ethiopian Opal Engagement hotsell Ring