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Our autumnal line-up of opal-adorned treats is perfect for October birthday gift ideas.
Time to enjoy the crunch of fallen leaves, the deep orange sunsets, and a spot of pumpkin picking, It’s Autumn. And this season is all about the changing colours of the seasons and settling down with some cosy home comforts in front of the fire. That doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to an elegant piece of jewellery, though. Our collections, featuring handmade creations, innovated here in our Derbyshire workshops, boast a compelling range of earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets, not to mention an exquisite range of luxury timepieces.
Amongst our offerings are colourful gemstones, like the alluring opal. And anyone who celebrates their birthday in the month of October will already know that Opal is the birthstone for this month. Could it be any more coincidental that this stone just happens to emanate in transitioning colours akin to the autumnal months? Indeed you’re likely to catch flashes of orange, pink and yellow in this special October birthstone, making it a perfect option to treat yourself to this Fall. Here are some examples of how the opal birthstone can be celebrated in an elegant piece of jewellery.
The C W Sellors Love Letter Series
One strong collection to start your search with is our Love Letters series. The fluidly formed letters of the alphabet showcase materials such as 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver, each imbued with the captivating opal gemstone. Whether you’re looking to treat your loved one on their October birthday or in search of the perfect treat for yourself, these personalised jewellery designs, all handcrafted in-house at C W Sellors, are meaningful, timeless and undeniably eye-catching.
Chopard Happy Hearts 18ct Rose Gold Pink Opal Single Earring, 83A086-5622
Celebrating the beautiful nuances of the captivating opal birthstone, Chopard adds its own fun and playful spin to this special October birthstone, fusing it with the brand’s exclusive Happy Hearts concept. This singular earring is perfect for adding a touch of uniqueness and individuality to your outfit. Perfect to wear at the top of the earlobe, it boasts a simple post and base fastening and has been crafted from 18ct rose gold. Exquisitely polished, Chopard experts combine the famous heart talisman with a heart-shaped opal cabochon, which sits elegantly inside a polished setting, communicating clean, contemporary sensibilities.
Chopard Happy Hearts 18ct Rose Gold Pink Opal Necklace, 81A086-5620
Perfect for pairing with the single Happy Heart opal earring, this matching necklace from the same Happy Hearts jewellery collection demands attention with its simple and timeless heart-shaped pendant. The design has been crafted from 18ct rose gold by artisans at Chopard’s manufacturing facilities and borrows its most famous design codes from the popular Happy Hears collection. The heart-shaped opal pendant catches the light effortlessly, evoking shades of pinks, lilacs, and iridescent creamy whites.
18ct White and Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pear Drop Cluster Necklace, FEU-2459
Boasting an innovative mix of precious metals, this alluring opal necklace communicates uniqueness and femininity. It features a charming 18ct yellow gold chain, which gracefully suspends a polished 18ct white gold teardrop-shaped pendant from its base. Mirroring the pear-shaped white gold setting is a matching piece of opal. The gem is framed by a halo of light afforded by singular round brilliant-cut diamonds that catch the light effortlessly. Perfect for wearing with elegant attire and promising to add a stunning touch of subtle colour to an autumnal wardrobe, this beautiful opal pendant is a design for special occasions and will make a beautiful birthday gift for a special someone this October.
18ct White Gold 0.66ct Opal Diamond Pear Stud Earrings, FEU-1515
If the white and yellow gold opal diamond pendant piques your interest, complete the look with this timeless pair of earrings. Together, the set celebrates an unusual and modern combination of precious metals, bound together by the entrancing shades of the opal gemstone. In these stud earrings, a piece of pear-shaped opal sits at the centre of each design. The earrings secure to the ears with a classic post and base clasp and mirror the pear shape with a round brilliant-cut diamond frame around each piece of opal.
18ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Pear Cut Cluster Ring FEU-1740
This diamond cluster ring showcases the fascinating opal gemstone as the centrepiece of the design and is another matching piece to the pendant and earrings duo. With that in mind, it echoes the same pear-shaped opal gemstone, surrounded by scintillating diamonds that dance under the light, enhancing the different colours of the stone. Once again, our skilled craftsman has successfully captured the mesmerising and mysterious beauty of the opal stone, held in a classic three-claw setting, but has also achieved the perfect balance of tones and textures with an 18ct yellow gold band and a contemporary white gold setting for the opal stone and diamonds.
18ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Round Halo Ring FEU-1713
Explore the fascinating colours of the opal gemstone in a design like this elegant single-stone ring. The round piece of opal has been meticulously shaped and polished, enticing all its colours out to the forefront of the design. Perfect for those who enjoy a mix of yellow gold and white gold jewellery designs, this ring combines both. A polished, slim 18ct yellow gold band gives way to a central piece of opal, framed by a border of magnificent round brilliant-cut diamonds held in elegant four-claw settings.
18ct White and Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Oval Cluster Stud Earrings, FEU-2461
These opal and diamond stud earrings showcase the opal gemstone in a more abstract design. Crafted from 18ct white gold, a selection of handpicked diamond stones have been chosen by our experts here at C W Sellors and incorporated into the surrounding border of an oval piece of opal gemstone. Each dainty diamond has been beautifully cut, shaped and polished before being secured into a classic claw setting to enhance the many faceted edges of this classic stone. The earrings secure to the back of the ear with a practical butterfly and post fastening, constituting a great addition to formal or office wear.
18ct White Gold 0.46ct Opal Diamond Round Necklace, FEU-2024
This diamond and opal round necklace is one of our most timeless expressions of the popular opal. The October birthstone is suspended from a dainty 18ct white gold chain and a polished 18ct yellow gold bale. The mix of metals is tastefully done and beautifully enriched by the alluring nuances of the opal stone. The centrepiece is held inside a traditional four-claw setting and surrounded by a pave-set border of glistening diamonds for an added touch of panache.
If your jewellery collection lacks a one-of-a-kind piece of opal and you enjoy the varying shades that this captivating stone can bring, add one of these beautiful pieces of opal jewellery to your collection today. For more information on our October birthstone jewellery designs, call and speak to a member of our C W Sellors sales team today on 01335 216004 or email us on sales@cwsellors.com
