Radiance

Somewhere in the Australian outback, this stone spent a few million years learning to hold light. Now it sits on a silver band and shows off.

Radiance is one small natural Australian opal, about 5 mm across, on a slim sterling silver band. It's white opal, the gentle kind: milky at rest, with soft sparks of green, blue and the occasional orange when you move your hand. Every opal has its own pattern, so the ring you receive is the only one exactly like it.

It's a delicate ring, not a showpiece, and that's why it works every day. It stacks well with other thin bands, makes a thoughtful October birthstone gift, and suits anyone who wants a real opal without paying for a large one.

A note on care: opal is softer than diamond and doesn't love hard knocks or harsh chemicals. Take it off for the gym and the dishes, and it will keep its fire for years.