Australian opal is mined in many locations throughout New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia with the main areas of production being Mintabie, Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, Andamooka and Queensland. Australia accounts for 96% of all commercial opal and is the top source for precious opal like that used in top quality opal inlay rings. Opal of differing qualities occurs in more than twenty countries worldwide, including Zambia, Peru, Canada, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Poland Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, and Mexico. Every slice of the saw blade reveals slight changes in color, fire, and pattern of the opal and makes every section of inlay in your opal ring truly unique. Because of the unique conditions under which opal forms it is nearly impossible to find two pieces of opal exactly the same. It is estimated to take 5 million years to form a layer of opal one centimeter thick. The solution slowly turns into a gel and after thousands of years of gradual water loss, an opal is formed. Opal is formed when water saturated with silica fills the cracks and seams in a host rock.

The arrangement and size of the spheres determines what colors the opal will fire or flash. As light enters an opal the light is split by millions of tiny silica spheres and voids. Opal is the only gemstone known to man to have the natural ability to diffract light. This play of color is opal's signature characteristic and helps to make every opal a unique work of art and every opal ring a virtual one of a kind. An opal's play of color is fascinating to watch as the colors dance and shift while rotating the stone. Our extensive selection of expertly cut opals and ring settings are all of the highest quality, and we offer 24/6 customer support for opal-lovers around the world.Opal is often referred to as the 'queen of gems' because unlike other gemstones, an outstanding opal can flash all the colors of the rainbow. Whatever type of opal ring you're searching for, we're sure you'll find it at Opal by Anderson Beattie. These stones have stunning color and shimmer while creating a look that is much more unique and eye-catching than the standard diamond engagement ring. If your future bride wants something more unique than a run-of-the-mill princess cut diamond, take a look through our extensive collection of white and silver opals. White opal rings and silver opal rings make excellent choices for engagement rings. Opal Engagement Rings that are One of a Kind Our black opal rings are always an elegant choice as they add a touch of refinement and luxury to virtually any ensemble. Choose a ring with a brilliant blue stone to complement that little black dress, or pick a subtle green opal that will add a little glamour to your fingers every day. Shop our selection of brightly colored Australian opal rings to find a stunning ring for everyday wear or for special occasions. However, when you select an opal ring from our company, you'll know exactly what you're getting, and we guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with your purchase.

With other companies, the picture that you see online can be vastly different from what you receive because no two opals are like.

Our jewelry is unique because we let you choose your exact opal, so you know precisely what you're getting when you make your ring purchase. Whatever you look for in an opal ring, you'll find it at Opal by Anderson Beattie. As a result, opal rings vary in style from funky and eclectic to radiant and elegant. The colors can range from almost clear to jet black. Opals are among the most diverse gems found anywhere on the planet.

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