Opal Earrings

Opal earrings hold that flickering play of color right at the face, where the blues and greens catch every turn of the head. This collection runs from milky white cabochon studs to warm Mexican fire opal, in solid gold and sterling silver. Each pair comes complete at one all-in price, any accent diamonds genuine and lab-grown.

Opal is October's birthstone, an easy autumn-birthday gift; match a pair to an opal necklace for a set, or wear them against plain diamond studs for contrast. Styles run from petite studs to bolder drops, in white, yellow, and rose gold.

Opal is soft, a Mohs 5.5 to 6.5, and holds a little water inside, so it asks for gentler handling than a hard gem. We favor bezel and protected settings, keep opal off ultrasonic and steam cleaners, and away from sudden heat that can craze the stone. A soft damp cloth is all it needs. As studs it hangs clear of most knocks, which suits opal well.

Every pair is made to order and shipped fully insured at no cost, with a 30-day return window and a lifetime warranty on the settings. Prefer a specific opal color or a larger cabochon? Our concierge will hand-select the stone and confirm it before you order; the make-to-order timeline is on each product page.

Opal Earrings FAQ

Are opal earrings ok for everyday wear?

Opal studs suit daily wear because they sit clear of knocks, but opal is soft, so take them off for sport or cleaning with chemicals and store them away from harder jewelry.

How do I care for opal earrings?

Wipe them with a soft damp cloth, never an ultrasonic or steam, and keep them from long dry heat. Treated gently, opal keeps its color for decades.

White opal or fire opal?

White opal shows flashes of color across a pale body; Mexican fire opal glows warm orange to red throughout. Both are genuine opal, so the choice is about the look.