Opal and 18ct Yellow Gold Ring

Gold and Opal Ring: Beautiful 8mm natural round opal set in 18ct gold please email for a quote. 18ct Metalwork with an opal triplet £520

Choosing an opal for your ring, we are happy to source any of the following options for you:

Each opal is unique. When choosing opal for a ring remember that they are the most delicate gems commonly worn and you will need to be careful of how you treat it. The value of an opal depends on many factors: The type of opal, body tone, brilliance, pattern, colour bar thickness, the play of colour, and faults all play important roles in determining the value. When being valued,the opal is given a price 'per carat' weight based on these qualities. The overall carat size of the stone will then determine the price of the opal which can start at £250 and go up into the tens of thousands.

Opal doublets and triplets are an 'assembled' stone which contain a thin slice of natural opal and are therefore less expensive. Given the delicate nature of opals they can be replaced in the ring easily if the stone becomes worn at a low cost.

An opal doublet consists of a thin layer of precious opal, backed by a layer of dark-coloured material, usually either black opal (potch), or onyx. The darker backing emphasizes the play of colour. they tend to be flat on top.

An opal triplet consists of three layers: A black backing as above. A thin slice of opal in the middle and a clear glass or quartz, capping in the shape of a dome on top. The clear capping serves to give the stone a nice cabochon or domed shape on top.

When you buy Pruden and Smith jewellery, you invest in a piece of craftsmanship that will last a lifetime. We take pride in every item we make and want to help you keep it that way.

We have a dedicated Jewellery Care page with helpful information to ensure your Pruden and Smith jewellery will last forever. Plus, we offer a guarantee for all our jewellery. See below for more details.

All orders will be sent via a tracked delivery service. We will dispatch in-stock items within 2-3 working days. Made to order items will be shipped as soon as they are ready.

In-stock items are eligible for a full refund within 28 days of purchase, providing they are in their original condition. Any customised, made to order or bespoke items are non-refundable. However, we promise to tweak it until you love it.

Read the full T&Cs on the Delivery and Returns page for more information.

You can find answers to all your questions on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact our friendly team, who will be happy to help.

Our jewellery is made to last. That's why we offer a guarantee of up to 20 years and free re-polishes for all Pruden and Smith jewellery to keep your items looking their best. Read our guarantee policy for further information.