Opal has something special-to be precise, a few things. Due to the changes in color and pattern, each opal is unique. The color of opal will change according to your ambient light. Opal is also a very popular birthstone for people born in October.

Macy's Lab-Created opal and white sapphire accent earrings are a good choice. The jewels are set in warm rose gold-plated 925 silver, and the white sapphire embellishment further enhances the brilliance.

Opal earrings are a wonderful piece to add to your jewelry collection. In other words, opal jewelry does have some precautions. Although these warnings are challenging, they are certainly not insurmountable-you just need to know how to navigate them.

Start from the basics. You might think that white opal is the only type available, but this is not the case. Opal types include black, white or milky white, crystal and boulder. The appearance of each type will be slightly different.

The brightness of the opal is assessed according to the special grade of the gem. The system divides brightness into three categories: dim/soft, bright and bright. Opal can contain inclusions or blemishes like other gems. Those visible to the naked eye will reduce the value of the opal.

Opal is a soft stone, so it needs careful processing. In fact, they are one of the few gems that can be damaged by a sonic jewellery washer. Instead, clean your opal earrings with warm water and an ultra-mild detergent (such as baby detergent). If you suspect that you don't have time to properly maintain your opal earrings, or you tend to wear earrings in every activity, opal may not be your best choice.

The prong setting is the mechanism that fixes the opal to the earring. If there are no prongs, the opal will fall directly from the earrings. A prong setting usually consists of three or more metal prongs (also called tines) on the head (jewel setting). The jewelry designer welds or welds the head to the earring, and then fixes the opal to the earring. There is a high probability that the claws on your opal earrings will loosen at some point, and to some extent it is almost inevitable. This is why it is important to monitor your prong settings in this situation. You can prevent the heartbreaking loss of precious opals by discovering the problem and submitting it to your jeweler immediately.

In addition to the pointed ends, the backing of opal earrings helps to fix them on your earlobes. A good rule of thumb is to choose a safe backing style for your most valued earrings. Think of the earrings that your heart will lose. If the earrings are designed or sold without a safety backing, in most cases, you can ask the jeweler to modify them. The safest backplane styles are spiral backplane and Chrysmela backplane.

Opal earrings are available in a variety of styles, including ear studs, chandelier, hoop, huggie, pendant, pendant, ear hook and earring jacket.

Since the prong setting plays a vital role in the safety of opal earrings, several different types of setting are used in its construction, including:

The cost of man-made opal is lower than that of natural opal. The color and quality of the gems will also vary. Generally speaking, the price of opal earrings ranges from the low-end 70 dollars to the high-end thousands of dollars.

A. A few centuries ago, people wore certain gems mainly to obtain the benefits of gems recognized at the time. Opal was once believed to give the wearer invisible power and cure the wearer's eye diseases. And in a certain period, opal was greatly valued by the royal family, second only to emeralds.

A. For many years, a nasty superstition believed that opal was bad luck for wearers who were not born in October. Although the origin of this bad reputation has never been confirmed, many people believe that it can be traced back to the publication of Sir Walter Scott's 1829 Gothic novel "Gelstein's Anne". In this story, a tragic fate falls on a character who always wears gold buckles and has opals in his hair. Although this novel is a fiction and not a true story of a real person, the myth still exists and has always existed. Some gem cutters refuse to work on delicate gems, which encourages superstition. the truth? If you do not have a birthday in October and wear opals, you will not be cursed by doom.

14-carat rose gold-plated sterling silver opal and white sapphire earrings made by Macy's laboratory: available at Macy's

Our opinion: The opals weighing one and a half carats in these exquisite pendant earrings are decorated with white sapphires.

What we like: These drop earrings are set in 14 carats of rose gold plated sterling silver, exuding warmth and super beauty. The wide, round-cut one- and a half-carat opals exude a fiery shimmer, and round sapphires sparkle above them. The earrings are lowered about three-quarters of an inch from the back of the lever, keeping them firmly in place.

What we don’t like: Some buyers say that the size and design are too small and exquisite, and the earrings fell in the hair.

14-carat rose gold-plated sterling silver opal and white sapphire square earrings by Macy's Lab: available at Macy's

Our view: A three-quarter-carat cushion-shaped opal is set in two layers of round-cut white sapphires to create a refined appearance.

What we like: The cushion shape of opals gives them a vintage look. Two layers of round-cut white sapphires enhance the effect. The total weight of the opal in the earrings is three-quarters of a carat, and the total weight of the white sapphires is one-third of a carat. The gems are set in warm 14-carat rose gold-plated sterling silver.

What we don’t like: At least one buyer said that the gold plating on sterling silver changed color within six months.

Macy's 14-carat yellow gold floating broken opal pendant earrings: available at Macy's

Our view: These pendant earrings are decorated with crushed opals, sparkling in a charming environment, and the design is reminiscent of flower petals.

What we like: These earrings look like things worn by princesses in fairy tales. The broken opal forms teardrops, glitters, and hangs in an environment with the appearance of petals. These special design details are inlaid in 14 carat gold to complete the high-quality effect.

What we don’t like: Although the design is exquisite, it may be too formal for everyday wear. Megan Oster (Megan Oster) is a contributor to BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company whose mission is to help simplify your buying decisions and save you time and money.

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