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Woman's sterling silver ring inlaid with Gilson opal and black onyx. The 3 pieces of red and orange firing Gilson created opal inlay are a striking contrast to the 4 pieces of black onyx inlay surrounding them. You will be mesmerized watching the Gilson opal colors shift as you roll the inlay ring from side to side. The band measures 6.5mm wide and is a size 6 1/4. This ring can be made in other ring sizes in 2 to 3 weeks. This artisan handcrafted ring would make a great alternative wedding band for someone looking for a unique handmade wedding ring.

The Gilson created opal was invented by Pierre Gilson of France in 1974 and is considered by many gemologists to be the world's finest laboratory grown opal. The growth process takes from 14 to 18 months, and the colors are natural with no treatment or enhancements. Its unique properties and brilliance set Gilson opal apart from all other man made opal. Unlike natural opal which contains 3 to 21% water, Gilson opal contains no water. Gilson created opal is much tougher than natural opal and is not prone to breaking or cracking.

See matching Gilson created opal pendant at http://hilemanjewelry.wordpress.com/2009/12/29/gilson-created-opal-makes-for-a-stunning-pendant/

sterling silver, Gilson opal, black onyx