HERE IS A SIMPLE GUIDE TO HELP YOU IN THE CHOICE OF YOUR OPAL
Although not all opals are purchased to be mounted on a jewel, the opal is a precious gem that is well suited to be set as a ring, pendant, necklace or bracelet, as well as earrings or cufflinks. OpaleMio proposes a method to refine the search and easily find the favorite gem. Once the purchase budget has been defined, the choice remains vast. Here are some useful questions to help you choose your opal.
Do you want a natural opal?
What's your favourite colour?
What kind of opal do you like?
On which jewel will it be set?
What kind of cut do you prefer?
Is a small but very bright opal or a larger one with soft colors better?
Do you want a natural opal?
If you want a natural opal, then you are in the right place. OpaleMio offers exclusively selected natural solid opals.
What's your favourite colour?
Each of us has a favorite color. It is really surprising which and how many colors can be in an opal, with the transition from one color to all the other intermediate tones. You will certainly find yours too!
What kind of opal do you like?
The tone of the opal body can be clear, dark or transparent. On a dark background the colors stand out mainly relatively to the light or transparent one.
On which jewel will it be set?
Surely you've already imagined on which jewel you want to mount your next opal. This factor is essential because all opals can be mounted on a jewel. However, there are gems that are better suited to being mounted on a ring, others on a pendant or necklace.
What kind of cut do you prefer?
Those who prefer the classic regular forms, like cabochon or oval, those who prefer free or irregular shapes. Then there are the less common forms like the drop cut, round, cushion or baguette, triangular and shuttle. Virtually all shapes adapt to be set, once the design of the jewel has been decided. For this it is useful to consider that the opal shows its colors at its best when it is mounted on a basket with jaws, thus gathering more light. For this reason it is recommended, where possible, to choose gold settings, as this metal is less ductile than silver.
Generally those who love Opal prefer simple and clean settings, where the gem is the center of attention. The fact remains that even fantasy can indulge itself by setting other colored stones such as rubies, emeralds, topazes, diamonds, etc. that recall the colors present in the opal, highlighting them even more.
Is a small but very bright opal or a larger one with soft colors better?
As far as size is concerned, it is generally useful to keep in mind that, once mounted, a small but bright, rather than a larger but less luminous one will be mainly visible. To better understand the dimensions required to draw the shape of the opal on a sheet of paper, use the measurements provided in the opal data sheet itself. Of course the greater the thickness, the greater the effect of the colors on the gem.
Another very special aspect of opals is the pattern, that is the distribution of the colors on the surface of the gem, from the tiny speckling up to more or less large patches. Some gems have a play of color visible from the front, others only laterally.
Thanks to its unique peculiarity, Opal is a source of delight for the eyes, an excellent harp that fights the greatest of winter days.
For this reason many people prefer to mount the opal in a ring, so that they can always see the unique play of colors that it offers.
What matters before anything else is that you enjoy your gem!
