Opal Earrings

Opal earrings can be a great addition to a woman’s jewelry collection. Opals can be worn with any dress and for many purposes as the colour of the Opal changes depending on the angle it’s viewed at. Opals come in many colors such as light blue, vivid green, orange, red and light yellow. Light green and blue Opals are the most common color and when used in earrings look amazing on individuals with blue or green eyes.

Opals can be classified based on the Opal fields they are found in. The most famous and beautiful Black Opals hail from Lightning Ridge Australia, Boulder Opal from Queensland and Ethiopian Opal from Welo and Gondar, Ethiopia.

Because of their beauty and difficulty to find, Black Opals are the most expensive. The brightness of color is a deciding factor when it comes to the price of these gemstones. The rarer the color the more expensive the Opal will be. Due to the difficulty of finding Opals the prices are getting more expensive as time goes on.

One significant thing you must consider while buying a pair of Opal earrings is the reality that no two Opals will ever look the same (unlike bags or dresses) because of the distinctive pattern of each gemstone. Opals are great in earrings because of the earrings flexibility and` tendency to sway they tend to show off the color of the Opal from all angles. They can be worn casually on even on festive occasions.

Due to the unique quality of each Opal, wholesalers must hand-select from bulk parcels in order to find matching sets for Opal earrings. It is especially challenging to find matching solids, like Black or Boulder Opals. You can look forever and never find a close match.

Most Opal earrings are set in sterling silver or gold and are made for pierced ears. Some of the Opals used for earrings are solid, while others may be doublets or triplet Opals.

Sometimes an Opal miner will cut an Opal into two so that the two halves match but most of the time one side is always brighter than the other. For this reason Black Opal pairs are highly prized as they are hard to match for earrings.

Boulder Opals are formed differently to Black Opals as it is formed in between ironstone. The Opal miner will cut a small nick at one end and over night the rock will split open to expose the Opal and its color. Sometimes they are a good match and other times too much potch is on one side. Boulder Opal tends to make good earrings as it easier to find natural pairs that are closely matched.

Crystal or white Opal is the easiest Opal for creating matching pairs of earrings as it is formed in seam Opal or layers making it easier to be matched.

How Can You Tell The Worth Of Opal Earrings?

Compared with other well-known gemstones, Opal is unique as it does not have a regulated price like Gold. It is hard to value Opal for many people the value is dependent on an individual’s point of view and opinion. Ways to tell the value is to determine what type of Opal it is. For example Black, Boulder or Doublet and the brilliance of the color.

Gold Black Opal Earrings

Black Opal Gold earrings are the most expensive as Black Opal is hard to find and it is even harder to find a matching pair as each Opal is different. Black Opal earrings not only look stylish and can be great investments due to their rarity.

Gold Black Opal Earrings

Silver Boulder Opal Earrings

Boulder Opal earrings set in Silver are very common. Due to the ironstone backing they are typically used for engraving designs and look fantastic with any outfit.

Silver Boulder Opal Earrings

Gold Crystal Opal Earrings

Gold Crystal Opal earrings is the next among the best Opal. Its translucent color makes it easier to find a decent pair of matched earrings. 

Gold Crystal Opal Earrings

Opal Doublet Earrings

Opal Doublet Earrings look fantastic in Silver or Gold. Typically a thin cover of Opal is placed over a dark base like ironstone which enhances the color of the Opal. These earrings tend to be a reasonably priced and are great as gifts.

Opal Doublet Earrings

Ethiopian Opal Earrings

Ethiopian Opals earrings are popular in several countries due to their reasonable prices for the quality of the color they show.

Ethiopian Opal Earrings

Silver Inlay Opal Earrings

Silver Inlay Opal earring designs have superior craftsmanship and are designed for the best play of color with the inlay structure in mind. These earrings tend to provide a fantastic value for money.

Silver Inlay Opal Earrings

Gold Inlay Opal Earrings

Gold Inlay Opal Earrings are considered the first choice for a rising number of individuals who are seeking something new and different, this jewelry will help you to shine.

Gold Inlay Opal Earrings

Opal Triplet Earrings

Opal Triplet earrings are common jewelry these days. Due to its enhanced color Opal Triplet earrings sparkle and are very affordable. For the silver lovers out there, this type of earring is a must.

Opal Triplet Earrings

There are so many wonderful Opal earrings on the market these days at all price points there is surely a pair just right for you.

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