Opal is the traditional birthstone for October, and a pair of opal earrings can be a thoughtful birthday or anniversary gift for those celebrating in this autumn month. In choosing a style of opal earrings to sport this shimmery, pearlescent stone, you can choose from shades that range from light blue and pale yellow to fiery crimson and vibrant green. Opal earrings can be set in precious metals like gold, platinum, and rose gold, as well as sterling silver and nickel-free blends.
Opal is a beloved gemstone for many different styles of earrings, including these popular designs:
- Opal hoop earrings: Hoops are a classic choice, and these designs may feature opals along the hoop or hanging from the hoop.
- Long opal earrings: Opals naturally catch the light thanks to their shimmery surface, making extra-long opal dangle earrings a dazzling choice that’s sure to turn heads.
- Opal stud earrings: Put the beauty of this stone front and center with a simple set of opal studs that sits right on your lobe.
- Black opal earrings: Black opals are formed between ironstone and are a meaningful gift idea for the strong woman in your life.
- Opal leaf climber earrings: These designs feature clusters of opals and other gemstones that appear to climb up along the ear lobe.
Few gemstones are as decadent and mystical as opal jewelry. Once you’ve chosen your ideal earring style, add a gemstone necklace, ring, or both for an opal jewelry set you’re sure to treasure.