This beautiful round sterling opal, set in sterling silver decorated with beaded wire sits on a hand-hammered band, size 9-3/4.  Sterling Opal is a synthetic opal that has the same composition as the natural opal and it contains no dyes, like other lab-created opals.  Because sterling opal  has the same physical makeup as naturally occurring opals it is believed they have  the same healing properties.  Opals are known for rejuvenating and nurturing your mind, body, and soul. 🔹SIZE: US 9 3/4🔹WEIGHT: 8 grams🔹DURABILITY: Sterling Opal scores a 5-6.5 on Moh's hardness scale, its toughness can be very poor to fair, making opal a gem that is suitable for jewelry but requires care when wearing so as to not scratch or break the stone.🔹SHIPPING: Free shipping!🔹GIFTS: All items are shipped in a gift box, ready to give or enjoy as a gift to yourself! We can ship directly to your friend/family member. We'd be happy to include a gift note from you too. Just enter the text you'd like us to use in the 'notes to seller' field as you check out.🔹SHOP: Click here to see all our styles https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeHorseDesign🔹QUESTIONS? Just click on the 'Message Denise' button below I will answer as soon as possibleThis is a one of a kind ring, the one pictured is the one you will receive.Our photos of the stones are all natural, no Photoshop or tricky lighting here!My jewelry is a perfect gift for mother's day, Christmas, an anniversary or just to celebrate that special person in your life.