Natural Opal 925 Silver Ring – Vintage Crown Style

Natural Opal Ring in Sterling Silver, Vintage Crown Setting

A natural opal set in sterling silver in a vintage crown-style setting. Sizes 8 to 17 — read the note below, because these are Hong Kong sizes rather than UK or US.

The Sizes Are Hong Kong Sizes

"Hk8" through "Hk17" is the Hong Kong ring scale, which is neither UK letters nor US numbers, and it is very easy to order wrong. As a rough guide the range runs from around UK I at the small end to around UK P at the large end. Message us with your UK size before ordering and we will match it — guessing across three different scales is how rings end up coming back.

Natural Opal

Opal is not a crystal like quartz or diamond. It is hydrated silica, which means it contains water, and its play of colour comes from light diffracting through microscopic silica spheres rather than from faceting. Every stone is genuinely unique, and no two will flash the same colours in the same places.

Product Details

• Metal: Sterling silver
• Stone: Natural opal
• Setting: Vintage crown style
• Sizes: Hong Kong 8 to 17
• Supplied: One ring

Care — Opal Needs More Than Most Stones

Because opal holds water, it is the one stone that can genuinely be damaged by neglect. Never soak it, never use an ultrasonic cleaner, and do not leave it in a hot car or on a sunny windowsill — extreme dryness can craze the surface. Wipe with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and store it away from direct heat.

FAQ

Will my opal look like the photograph?
The setting will. The stone will not — opal's colour play is unique to every piece, which is precisely why people buy it.