Opal jewellery is ready to hog the limelight again. Spotted on our favourite celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, opal’s charming spectrum of iridescent colours will make you the centre of attraction.
This moody and mysterious stone dates back to an age of magic and superstition – from ancient Greece to Arabia, depending on which cultural era you are drawn to. What is certain is that they look enchanting. Here are our top five picks straight from the exquisite jewellery houses:
Chopard
Achieve a red carpet look with this opulent black opal necklace. Encrusted in 18-carat white gold, it is embellished with marquise-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, pear-shaped tourmalines and sapphires. Price on request.
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Cartier
A 77.27-carat matrix opal from Australia is the star of the Magnitude High Jewellery Zemia bracelet. Combined with 14.39-carat violet sapphires from Madagascar, briolette-cut spessartite garnets and brilliant-cut diamonds, it makes a powerful fashion statement. Price on request.
Chaumet
The glowing Passages ring features a 6.71-carat black opal from Australia and tourmalines from Mozambique, set in white and rose gold. Price on request.
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Van Cleef & Arpels
The Black Opale Papillon clip can be worn as a hair clip or brooch. Set in white gold, the playful butterfly is made up of round and pear-shaped diamonds, malachite, lapis lazuli and black opals – ideal for a night out. Price on request.
Dior
The asymmetrical black opal pearl earrings, crafted in 18-carat gold, are all about precious stones: diamonds, sapphires, tsavorite, mandarin garnets, peridot and emeralds. Price on request.
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