Pink Opal Wheel Ring $55.00

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This ring features a soft pink opal set in a circular wheel design and set in sterling silver. Pink opal is a variety of common opal, admired for its delicate pastel color and smoo th finish. Unlike precious opal, it does not display flashes of color, but instead has a consistent, gentle tone. Details: Material: Natural pink opal set in sterling silver Appearance: Pale pink stone with a smooth, polished surface in a wheel-style design Formation: Forms from hydrated silica deposits in sedimentary environments Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 5.5–6.5; vitreous to waxy luster Educational Value: Demonstrates the variety within opal minerals and silica’s role in geologic processes A graceful design that combines sterling silver craftsmanship with the natural beauty of pink opal. Show more