{"product_id":"nerida-lavender-opal-engagement-ring-black-ruthenium","title":"Nerida Lab-Grown Lavender Opal Engagement Ring in Black Ruthenium","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product-rich-content { font-family: inherit; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }\n.product-rich-content h2 { font-size: 1.35em; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; padding-bottom: 0.4em; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8cfe0; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n.product-rich-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n.product-rich-content p { margin: 0.8em 0; }\n.product-rich-content ul { padding-left: 1.4em; margin: 0.8em 0; }\n.product-rich-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }\n.product-rich-content .lead-paragraph { font-size: 1.05em; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 1em 1.2em; background: #f4eef9; border-left: 3px solid #5a3d6e; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; }\n.product-rich-content .feature-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5em; margin: 1.2em 0; }\n.product-rich-content .feature-pills .pill { background: #f4eef9; color: #5a3d6e; padding: 0.4em 0.9em; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.88em; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid #d8cfe0; }\n.product-rich-content .spec-card { background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #ececec; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.2em 1.5em; margin: 1em 0; }\n.product-rich-content .spec-card ul { margin: 0; }\n.product-rich-content .spec-card li { list-style: none; padding: 0.35em 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e8e8e8; }\n.product-rich-content .spec-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: inline-block; min-width: 140px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n.product-rich-content .product-faq { margin-top: 2.5em; }\n.product-rich-content .product-faq h2 { margin-bottom: 1em; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item { border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 0.6em; background: #fff; transition: border-color 0.2s ease; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item:hover { border-color: #5a3d6e; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 0.9em 1.1em; font-weight: 500; list-style: none; color: #1a1a1a; position: relative; padding-right: 2.5em; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item summary::after { content: \"+\"; position: absolute; right: 1.1em; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.3em; color: #5a3d6e; font-weight: 300; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary::after { content: \"−\"; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item[open] summary { border-bottom: 1px solid #d8cfe0; }\n.product-rich-content .faq-item p { padding: 0 1.2em 1em; margin: 0.6em 0 0; color: #4a4a4a; }\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n.product-rich-content .spec-card strong { display: block; min-width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.2em; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-rich-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-paragraph\"\u003eAn oval lab-grown lavender opal, 5.5 × 10 mm, set in a kite-shaped frame of engraved leaves. The stone flashes violet, blue and teal as it moves. Small simulated diamonds mark the points of the frame and run down a split shank. Solid 925 sterling silver with a black ruthenium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eLab-Grown Opal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eLavender with Blue Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOval Cabochon, 5.5 × 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEngraved Leaf Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBlack Ruthenium Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSizes 4–11\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerida is named for the sea nymphs of Greek myth. The oval sits north to south in four prongs inside a pointed, kite-shaped frame. Leaves are engraved into the black metal on every side of the stone, and the band splits in two as it reaches the frame, with a leaf and three small stones on each shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking past a plain solitaire, our guides to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/fantasy-inspired-engagement-rings-for-couples-who-want-something-different\"\u003efantasy engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/non-traditional-engagement-rings-a-complete-buyer-s-guide\"\u003enon-traditional engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e map the wider field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lavender Opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center stone is \u003cstrong\u003elab-grown opal\u003c\/strong\u003e with a lavender body color. It is cut as a smooth domed cabochon, which is how opal shows its play of color: patches of violet, electric blue and teal that shift as the stone turns in the light. No two stones carry the same pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is the October birthstone. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/opal-engagement-rings-guide\"\u003eguide to opal engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e covers types, durability and care, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/opal-meaning\"\u003eopal meaning\u003c\/a\u003e covers what each color stands for, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/october-birthstone-guide\"\u003eOctober birthstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more on opal as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal and Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is solid 925 sterling silver with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-black-ruthenium\"\u003eblack ruthenium\u003c\/a\u003e finish, a platinum-group metal that settles to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat black. Against it the opal reads brighter than it would on silver. The small round accents are simulated diamonds (cubic zirconia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/opal-engagement-rings\"\u003eopal engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/gothic-engagement-rings\"\u003egothic engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e collections, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/black-ruthenium-jewelry\"\u003eblack ruthenium jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/october-birthstone\"\u003eOctober birthstone jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown lavender opal, oval cabochon, 5.5 × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simulated diamonds (cubic zirconia), round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 925 sterling silver, black ruthenium finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four prongs in an engraved kite-shaped frame, split shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opal, 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 11, including half sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available, up to 16 characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free luxury velvet jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is softer than most ring stones, 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it asks for a little care. Take the ring off for the gym, gardening and heavy cleaning. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and household chemicals, which can harm the opal and dull the ruthenium finish, and store the ring in its velvet box rather than loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the opal natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is lab-grown opal. It shows a true play of color, with a brighter and more even pattern than most mined opal at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat colors does the opal show?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lavender body with flashes of violet, electric blue and teal. The pattern shifts as the stone moves, and every stone is slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill my stone look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will be very close in color, but the pattern of flashes is unique to each opal, so no two rings are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the small white stones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are simulated diamonds (cubic zirconia), not diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs opal durable enough for an engagement ring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpal is 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than sapphire or spinel. It works as an engagement ring with sensible care: remove it for manual work and avoid hard knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs opal a birthstone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Opal is the October birthstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow big is the center stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.5 × 10 mm, an oval cabochon set north to south so the length runs along the finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow dark is the black ruthenium finish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuthenium settles to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat jet black. The slight reflectivity keeps the engraved leaves visible instead of flattening them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the ring made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver with a black ruthenium finish. No brass or base metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this ring come with other stones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The same Nerida design is also made with a Paraiba blue lab-grown spinel. Use the gemstone swatches on this page to switch between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes 4 through 11, including every half size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I have it engraved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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