{"title":"Australian Opal","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"australian-opal-jewelry","title":"Australian Opal Jewelry","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad4aff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Made to Order section is currently closed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad4aff;\"\u003ePlease check out our Ready to Wear section for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/collections\/ready-to-wear?filter.p.m.custom.stone_type=Australian+Opal\u0026amp;filter.v.price.gte=\u0026amp;filter.v.price.lte=\u0026amp;sort_by=manual\" title=\"Australian Opal Jewelry\" style=\"color: #ad4aff;\"\u003eAustralian opal jewelry.\u003c\/a\u003e Join our mailing list to be notified when our Made to Order section reopens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe prefer Australian opals, especially those from Lightening Ridge, as we find them to be less delicate. But mostly when we think about opals we love the variety- that one of a kind fire color formation. Also, there’s an uncovering process. Rough opals are covered in a sediment so you are not typically sure what you have underneath. We try to cut them to maximize the fire and frame the fire color, almost like framing a picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/gemstone-history\/the-ancient-greek-origin-story-of-opal\" title=\"History and mythology of opal\"\u003eClick here to learn about the history and mythology of opal on our blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Opal Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOur Australian Opal rings are made with either small, medium, or large stones. For a visual comparison of stone sizes, see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ring Stone Sizing\" href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/ring-stone-sizing\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer six band styles -  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/made-to-order-band-options\"\u003ePlease see this link for a visual and information on each of the six bands.\u003c\/a\u003e The settings are typically 14k rose, 14k white, and 18k yellow claws, though medium and large stones sometimes require a different combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Opal Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe offer stud and hook \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralian Opal \u003c\/span\u003eearring styles, as well as earring drops which can be worn with our hooks and studs. Studs come in two sizes, which can be seen \u003ca title=\"Stud Sizes\" href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/stud-scale\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Hooks and drops vary in size depending on the specific stone, Large studs and hooks are made of 14k rose and white gold and 18k yellow with a 14k yellow gold earwire. Small studs are all 14k yellow gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Opal Pendants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralian Opal \u003c\/span\u003ependants are made with either small or large size stones. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall stone pendants range from 5mm-10mm and large pendants are 10mm-20mm. We sell them without a chain or with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14k yellow gold cable chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Small pendants are typically made of 14k yellow, rose and white gold, large pendants are typically 14k rose, and white and 18k yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Opal Cuffs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralian Opal \u003c\/span\u003ecuffs are made with small or large size stones. The cuff itself is made of oxidized sterling silver with our gold blend embedded into it. The settings are typically 14k yellow gold but sometimes include other colors and carat weights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePhotos are examples of our aesthetic and how the stone will look in a finished piece. There is always variation in everything we make. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease see the jewelry Information link and footnotes for information on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\"\u003efrequently asked questions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDon’t hesitate to contact us with questions. info@varianceobjects.com or 831-346-6758\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30739972784174,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/products\/Untitleddesign-2copy15-812332_600x_42b7e959-f02d-4c86-8d86-841b62f675e4.jpg?v=1681500396"},{"product_id":"australian-opal-small-stone-ring-1","title":"Australian Opal Small Stone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis opal is held by a 14k rose and white gold, 18k yellow gold claws. The band is made of oxidized sterling silver. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a gold blend of 14k-24k yellow, rose and white gold embedded into it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo learn more about how the oxidation of our precious mixed metal bands change over time please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/mixed-metal-patina\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ring is currently a size 6.5 but it can be resized at no additional cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need the ring resized, there is a place to leave a note once the ring is added to cart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe should be able to send it to you in 1-3 business days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42310306136110,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/files\/opalring-13copy12.jpg?v=1777504025"},{"product_id":"australian-opal-medium-stone-ring","title":"Australian Opal Medium Stone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis opal is held by a 14k rose and white gold, 18k yellow gold claws. The band is made of oxidized sterling silver. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a gold blend of 14k-24k yellow, rose and white gold embedded into it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo learn more about how the oxidation of our precious mixed metal bands change over time please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/mixed-metal-patina\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ring is currently a size 6.5 but it can be resized at no additional cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need the ring resized, there is a place to leave a note once the ring is added to cart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe should be able to send it to you in 1-3 business days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42369254719534,"sku":null,"price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/files\/opalring-13copy10.jpg?v=1779576359"},{"product_id":"australian-opal-large-stone-ring-1","title":"Australian Opal Large Stone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis opal is held by 14k yellow gold claws. It sits on an oxidized sterling silver band with 14k-24k yellow, rose and white gold embedded into it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo learn more about how the oxidation of our precious mixed metal bands change over time please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/blogs\/news\/mixed-metal-patina\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ring is currently a size 6.5 but it can be resized at no additional cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need the ring resized, there is a place to leave a note once the ring is added to cart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can send it to you in 1-3 business days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42451838533678,"sku":null,"price":1090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/files\/opalring-13copy16.jpg?v=1781989935"},{"product_id":"australian-opal-medium-stone-pendant","title":"Australian Opal Medium Stone Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis opal is held by 14k white and rose  and 18k yellow gold claws. The bale is made of 14k rose gold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pendant does not come with a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you want it with a chain, please let us know which you prefer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 16\", 18\", or 20\" 14k yellow gold cable chain for $500 additional cost \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now offering a sterling silver cable chain in 16\", 18\", 20\" or 24\" length. The cost for the silver chain is an additional $40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can send it the following business day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42610772607022,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/files\/opalpendant-5copy3.jpg?v=1785701812"},{"product_id":"australian-opal-medium-stone-pendant-1","title":"Australian Opal Medium Stone Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis opal is held by 14k green and rose  and 18k yellow gold claws. The bale is made of 14k yellow gold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pendant does not come with a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you want it with a chain, please let us know which you prefer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 16\", 18\", or 20\" 14k yellow gold cable chain for $500 additional cost \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are now offering a sterling silver cable chain in 16\", 18\", 20\" or 24\" length. The cost for the silver chain is an additional $40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can send it the following business day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42610779062318,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/files\/opalpendant-5copy4.jpg?v=1785702812"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0138\/7295\/5438\/collections\/Australian_opal_8.15.26_1.jpg?v=1787311381","url":"https:\/\/varianceobjects.com\/collections\/australian-opal-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Variance Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}