Brilliant Mexican Fire opal Ring in 9ct yellow gold

Here we have a solid 9ct yellow gold ring set with a fiery Red Mexian Fire Opal weighing 0.36ct and measuring 5.00mm in a round brilliant cut.

The fire opal gemstone is thought to have been used in Aztec culture as far back as 850 A.D. Fire opal stones were found in Aztec burial sites, often worn as jewellery or incorporated into artworks and figurines. These opals are unique in that their base colours range from transparent yellow through to red orange and deep, cherry red and they certainly live up to their fiery name!

The fire opal is created when water seeps into the silica-enriched lava and fill its seams and hollow areas. Under the magnitude of the heat and pressure of the volcano, the lava trapped the water within itself. Eventually, the sun-bright red orange fire opal stones would manifest.

These stones were held in high regard by the Aztec and Mayan civilisations. They referred to fire opal stone as quetzalitzlipyollitli, the rough translation of which is the stone of the bird of paradise.

Due to its rarity compared to regular opal stones, fire opals are far more valuable. The most valuable colour is red, as its the rarest amongst all hues.

Orange and yellow stones are more commonly found and as a result, are cheaper. However, the more intense the hue is, the more valuable the stone is, regardless of the colour.

Light your fire with this beauty

Metal: 9ct yellow gold

Stamps: 9ct for 9ct gold

Opal: Mexican Fire Opal

          1 piece of 5.00mm Round cut with a Weight of 0.36cts

Ring Size: M1/2

This ring will be delivered to you in a presentation box.

All gemstones are natural gemstones and not synthetic stones.