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Australian Opal Wedding Ring Set

Australian opal inlay his and hers wedding ring set with white sapphires in sterling silver. Beautiful blue-green Australian opal inlay surrounds two round brilliant cut white sapphires in each of these unique wedding bands. His inlay wedding ring has 2 channel set white sapphires totaling .16 carats. His opal ring is 6mm wide and is a size 10 1/2. The ring is available in other sizes and color combinations by special order. It is hand signed "MMH" by Mark Hileman on the inside of the ring. Special orders usually take 2 to 4 weeks to complete.

Her opal wedding band also has 2 channel set white sapphires totaling .10 carats. The blue-green Australian opal in her ring is a perfect match to the opal in his band. Her ring measures 5.5mm wide and is a size 6 1/2. It is also available in other sizes and color combinations. This wedding ring set in also available in 14k yellow or white gold at http://www.etsy.com/listing/61633917/australian-opal-and-diamond-wedding-ring

Sapphire is a precious gemstone that occurs in a variety of colors. Sapphire and ruby are both corundum, composed essentially of aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Corundum is the hardest of all gemstones, following diamond, with a hardness of nine. The most common colors found in nature are red (Ruby) and blue (Sapphire). The color is caused by traces of metallic oxide impurities such as chromium, iron or titanium. In rare cases, white sapphire is found in nature. If pure, all corundum (Sapphire) would be colorless.

Opal has been mined worldwide, however, Australia accounts for 96% of all commercial opal and is the main source of precious opal. Australian Opal is mined in many locations throughout New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. The main areas of production are Mintabie, Lightning Ridge, Coober Pedy, Andamooka and Queensland. Most opal in Australia is found in Cretaceous rock with one exception; opal from the Mintabie area is found in Paleozoic rock. Australian Opal may form in vertical or horizontal seams in the sandstone as well as in fossilized formations. Because of the unique conditions under which opal is formed, it is nearly impossible to find two opals exactly the same. Opal is the only gemstone known to man to have the natural ability to diffract light. An opal’s color is created when the voids between the particles split light entering the stone. The size and alignment of the spheres and voids, as well as the light source, determines the colors produced. To view an opal’s color play at its best, the light source must be coming over your shoulder. An opal’s color can cover the full spectrum of the rainbow.

These rings may be purchased as a set or sold separately.

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