Honeycomb pattern Welo Opal and Diamond Ring in solid 14k Yellow Gold
Item Description
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring prong set with one Natural Opal surrounded by diamonds.
This Solid Opal is from Welo Ethiopia. It is 100% Natural and not a doublet or triplet.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFRICAN ETHIOPIAN WELO OPAL. Welo opal is what is known as Hydrophane opal, it is volcanic in nature, Hydrophane come from the Greek words meaning "water loving ". You should try to keep Welo Opal Dry, it will absorb water if allowed to stay wet for a few minutes. This will not hurt or damage the opal in anyway but the opal can turn clear or opaque and lose its color temporarily until dry. Not to worry as the opal will regain it original color once allowed to dry. How long does it take to dry? Well this could be a few hours up to a few days depending on how much water the opal has absorbed and the temperature and humidity were it is drying.
5. Opal is Brilliant and Color Jumps out of the stone at you at arms length
4. Opal is Bright and Color is Crisp and Sharp at arms length
3. Opal has Good Color at arms length
2. Opal has Fair color but Nothing Special
1. Opal has Color but is Fairly Dull Photos were taken under a 40 watt soft white
light, without a flash and are NOT
ENHANCED IN ANY WAY! I have been making Opal Jewelry for 25 years and
stand behind all my work.