{"id":340831,"date":"2015-06-30T17:38:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T09:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/kimberly-mcdonald-opal-and-diamond-ring-340831.html"},"modified":"2015-06-30T17:38:27","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T09:38:27","slug":"kimberly-mcdonald-opal-and-diamond-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/fashion-hk\/serial-shopper-hk\/hot-stuff-hk\/kimberly-mcdonald-opal-and-diamond-ring-340831.html","title":{"rendered":"Black Brilliance: Kimberly McDonald opal and diamond ring"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"opal<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Why we love it:<\/span> <\/h2>

Known to bring luck and inspiration to its wearer, opal is\u00a0probably the most underrated gemstone there is. Although back in the early 20th century\u00a0opals were widely popular, these unique stones have now somehow lost their popularity to diamonds <\/a>and other gems, perhaps due to old superstitions and beliefs - especially those stemming from\u00a0Walter Scott's novel,\u00a0Anne of Geierstein<\/em> in 1829.<\/p>

To me however, there are more reasons to love opals than not. Fiery, distinctive and possessing countless shades and colours, opals are as magical as a gem stone could be. And I\u00a0don't mean that in the voodoo sense.<\/p>

However, my obsession with this beautiful stone - and this particular stunning black opal ring - comes not just from its brilliance and beauty but also from the fact that its ever-changing intense colours resemble a scene from outer space with all its mystery and charm. Something like clear a\u00a0starry night, only more colourful.<\/p>

Set elegantly in a simple rose gold <\/a>frame which contours the natural cut of the stone, the 8.20 carat opal is encircled\u00a0with 28 diamonds mounting to\u00a0a total of 0.42 carats that complements the centre stone's beauty without overshadowing it.<\/p>

I especially love the irregular cut of the diamond and the intense shades of blue and green\u00a0diffracting from within.<\/p>

So while diamonds might have been Marylin Monroe's\u00a0best friend, opals are definitely mine!<\/p>

Where to buy it:<\/span> <\/h2>

Kimberley McDonald 18-karat rose gold, opal and diamond ring<\/strong> (approx. SGD11922) is available online<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>

Rana Wehbe<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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