Opal

An inlay ring setting can protect a soft gemstone. Spiderweb opal inlay ring without spider. Jewelry and photo by Jessa and Mark Anderson.…

Dopping heat sensitive gemstones such as opals requires special care. Silver and dendritic opal ring. Jewelry and photo by Mauro Cateb. Licensed…

Top-quality Mexican fire opal cabochon in 14k gold ring with rose gold overlay. Photo and jewelry by Jessa and Mark Anderson. Licensed under CC…

Sandra’s opal, 21 cts, faceted by Hashnu Stones & Gems Studio. Gem design based on Fred Van Sant’s FVS-226 Design. © Hashnu Stones &…

Opal selection (natural), Welo District, Ethiopia. © Hashnu Stones & Gems. Used with permission.

“Opal Necklace” by James Petts. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.

Faceted Welo Opal, 12.2 cts, 16 mm. © Hashnu Stones & Gems. Used with permission.

“Boulder Opal Bead” by Opals-on-black.com. Licensed under CC By 2.0.

Opal gems can make striking jewelry stones. However, they’re quite sensitive. With special care and the right setting, this colored gemstone…