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What is a cabochon Opal?

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What is a cabochon Opal?
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 18K Gold Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Opal Cabochon Ring 750 Approximate Dimensions: 9.5 (Ring Size) 2.7 cm (Width) 3.5 cm (Length) 12.2 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above are approximat...
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

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 x 18.66 mm x (Opal) Approx. 0.96 carats (Diamond) 13.6 grams in weights. ** All di...
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Opal Cabochon Ring - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Measurements - 15.2mm x 12.75mm x 2.75mm Ring Size - 6 Total Weight - 4.64g
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.80ct White Opal Cabochon Ring in 9k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive cabochon opal ring in yellow gold is supplied with an IDGL gemstone grading report card.
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal shimmers with flashes of rainbow play-of-color in this cabochon ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal glows with rainbow play-of-color atop warm rose gold in this cabochon ring, finished with brilliant diamond accents.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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