Selecting the best opal engagement ring is one decision that might not be difficult if you are in the market for an artistic and colorful ring instead of the traditional diamond engagement rings. Opals are well-known for their play of brilliance and so each of the rings is unique in its own right. When choosing the right opal ring, it is vital to know about different types of opal that you’d prefer. White opals give off a hazy milky way light, black opals are even rarer and much more intense in shades than the white ones and fire opals are the orange and red ones. The two factors that have made opal less valuable than diamond include durability, since opals are softer and can easily be scratched. If you are a professional, play sports or intend on wearing your ring constantly, a setting such as a bezel finish will protect the stone. Black opal is a little expensive as compared to the opals rings but the cost of black opal can be a little high due to its limited availability. As for the style, opal gemstones are going well with different types of metals and the design which can be both vintage-inspired and ultra-modern. All in all an opal engagement ring is ideal for those who are keen to have a unique and distinct style that can represent their love relationship but the selected stone and its backing should reflect the couple’s lifestyle and chosen concept.
