Paola | Mexican Black Cantera Fire Opal Ring in 14kt Gold

Meet Paola, A Simple, Natural Black Mexican Matrix Fire Opal Ring Handmade in solid 14 karat yellow gold, this solitaire ring is a unique rarity: it is set with an oval cabochon cut black Mexican cantera fire opal.  Color flashes of green, orange, and red shine brilliantly on a dark greenish-blue body.  The term "cantera" refers to Mexican opal still in the matrix (in this case, orange, sedimentary volcanic host rock) where it was discovered.   More Information The Stone: Natural Black Cantera Fire Opal, solid stone count: 1 origin: Mexico brightness of color play: 4 of 5 darkness of body color: 1 of 5 shape: oval cabochon stone measurements (millimeters): 11.24mm x 8.26mm x 5.89mm stone measurements (inches): 0.4" x 0.33" x 0.25" play of color description: green/yellow with orange/red overtones and purple/blue undertones The Setting: Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring metal: 14kt yellow gold, solid top of ring width: 10.49mm (0.4") ring height from finger: 4.51mm (0.2