.89ct Oregon Fire Opal from Juniper Ridge

This little Oregon Fire Opal is turning up the heat! If you love stones that have color variations due to imperfections, this is just what you need. The color on this stone is a golden amber Werth a brilliant red blemish in one corner that adds extraordinary character. Mined in Oregon, USA, Oregon Fire Opal is a "hot" trend right now. .815ct measures 6.6mm

This Oregon Fire Opal is a "flatback" or "rosette" but this cut really makes the most of the stone. It throws amber and gold opalescence with its "lens cut" and would look great in a design where you can see the pattern of the metal behind it bending as a result of this faceting design. The weight is 5.84ct, and the size is a huge 16.2x10.7mm. It would be perfect in a large pendant, perhaps with a halo of stones in a color that compliments the amber color, such as imperial topaz, citrine or even ametrine to shake the color up a bit. Whatever you choose, this stone is sure to be an attention grabber.

This honey golden colored Oregon Fire Opal is one sweet gemstone. Measuring 7mm and weighing .94ct, it's big enough to be the centerpiece of a solitaire ring or to be part of a larger project like a pendant or brooch.