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What is a cabochon Opal?
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A cabochon opal is an opal that’s cut in a dome shape. There are two types of opal: common and precious. The former is, as its name implies, not very rare. Precious opal, on the other hand, is more rare than diamonds and considered very high quality.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Approximate Dimensions:
5.25 (Ring Size)
21.65 mm
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 24k Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage 24K Yellow Gold Opal Ring features a stunning opal that displays a mesmerizing play of
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Cabochon Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning five stone opal cabochon ring has shimmering opals set which slightly graduate in
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Vintage style 14k gold ring with opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k solid gold ring with opal and diamonds.Opal cabochon ring. October birthstone ring.
14k solid
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata 0.73 Carat Ethiopian Opal Fancy Ring in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon ring, adorned with white diamonds. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 4.51ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a stunning Ethiopian opal cabochon ring, adorned with white diamonds. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold