Australian Opal Diamond Studs 894609

A pair of cushion-cabochon Australian opals — full of green, gold, and rose play-of-color — float in delicate diamond-set 14K Rose Gold halos. Australian opal is famed for the broadest, most theatrical color play of any opal variety, and these stones lean warm: bursts of yellow-green and orange that pick up everything they catch. The rose gold setting is contemporary, but the openworked under-galleries borrow from Edwardian filigree — light enters from beneath the stone and the opal seems lit from within. Specifications: Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total Weight: 6.8g Center Stones: Australian Opal, Cushion Cabochon (2 stones), 12.5×10.5mm, 7.25ct total, grade A-B Halo: Diamond, Round (64 stones), 0.64ct total, color I-J, clarity I1 Item: 894609 FAQs: Q: What makes Australian opal special? A: Australian opal — particularly the lighter-bodied varieties shown here — is prized for the broadest, most vivid play-of-color of any opal source. Q: How fragile are opals? A: Opals rate about 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Avoid hard knocks and sudden temperature changes; for everyday wear in earrings (where they don't take impact like a ring), they're well suited. Q: How do I care for them? A: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth — never an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Store in a fabric pouch.