The story of the design
Vivid orange and unmistakable turquoise blue create the dramatic color story of this statement cocktail ring. An 8mm cushion-cut Brazilian fire opal takes center stage, with its transparent orange body color and faceted brilliance providing a striking contrast to the smooth cabochons surrounding it.
Sleeping Beauty turquoise forms the bold outer halo in a mix of oval and round cabochons. Prized for the clean, evenly saturated blue associated with material from Arizona's historic Sleeping Beauty mine, the turquoise brings a completely different texture and character to the design. Small white zircons trace the outer portions of the arrangement, adding crisp flashes of brilliance around the richly colored gemstones.
Warm yellow gold is particularly effective with this combination, reinforcing the fiery orange center while providing a rich backdrop for the turquoise blue. The result is a substantial cocktail ring built around complementary color, contrasting gemstone textures, and a design with enough presence to showcase both stones without either getting lost.
