Baroque Opals

(a.k.a. anything but ovals and rounds!)

As you’ve probably guessed we are big fans of simple ovals and rounds. Opal just seems to show its best face in these shapes but sometimes when cutting Justin gets a surprise. The beauty in all of these baroque opals is that they may not be set into conventional settings and rather something whimsical and unique may emerge. Here are a few that have have passed through the workshop lately.

4.63ct gem balck opal4 3.65ct gem black opal 3.25ct black opal cushion cut6 1.92ct gem drop opal4

As you can see each is unique and spectacular. For many buyers, they might see something in these stones that to the less creative (i.e. me) does not immediately appear. Some of the most innovative in this field are the big guns Cartier and Oscar Heyman with their animal inspired collections. Newer designers such as Kimberly McDonald and Katherine Jetter love their baroque opals and are producing more abstract but still magnificent work as seen in their most recent collections.

CARTIER

Cartier Sapphire and Opal Love Birds Cartier Emerald, Opal and Diamond Brooch

OSCAR HEYMAN

Oscar Heyman opal and diamond brooch

KIMBERLEY MCDONALD

KMD Opal Earrings KMD Opal Rings

KATHERINE JETTER

ring2 KJ Archipelago Pendant and Earrings