The Meaning of Opal: Intuition, Creativity & Inner Light
At Bianca Jones Jewellery, opal holds a special place in the Celeste Icon: a talisman for those guided by feeling rather than rule, who see beauty in change and strength in sensitivity.
What Does an Opal Ring Symbolise?
Opal is said to hold the light of every gem, a kaleidoscope of meaning. It has long represented imagination, inspiration, and a kind of spiritual playfulness. In modern symbolism, opal reminds us to trust the unseen: to listen to intuition and embrace all the shades of emotion.
For Bianca, opal captures the magic of living by instinct. The Celeste Ring was designed as a companion for that kind of knowing — for the woman who feels her way through the world and calls it courage.
Explore the Celeste Icon Ring, a modern opal talisman for intuition and light.
Can You Wear an Opal Ring Every Day?
Opals are naturally delicate, they contain a trace of water within their structure, which gives them that shifting rainbow fire but also makes them sensitive to extremes.
They can absolutely be worn often, but with mindfulness.
Remove your opal ring before swimming, washing dishes, or cleaning. Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear, and treat that care as part of the ritual — a small act of attention that keeps its light alive.
Read our guide to Caring for Gold and Gemstones.
Can You Wear an Opal Ring in Water?
It’s best not to. Because opal holds moisture naturally, prolonged contact with water or chemicals can dull its surface or cause tiny fractures over time. Think of it as a gemstone that reflects how you treat it, when you move gently, it shines.
Explore our Materials & Gold Trust series for care tips.
Who Can Wear an Opal Ring?
Opal doesn’t belong to one sign or season, it belongs to anyone who feels drawn to its light. Astrologically, it’s linked with Libra, Pisces, and Scorpio, said to encourage creativity, love, and emotional clarity. But more than that, opal resonates with intuition itself.
If you feel seen by its colour, you’re meant to wear it. We believe the stone chooses you as much as you choose it.
Discover our Meaningful Gemstones collection — pieces chosen by feeling, not rules.
How Much Is an Opal Ring Worth?
Opal’s value lies in its play of colour, that iridescent inner fire known as opalescence.
Stones with vibrant flashes of red, blue, and green command higher prices, while milky or pastel stones have a gentler, more ethereal beauty.
Because each opal is unique, no two rings are ever alike. Their worth isn’t measured only in carats or currency, but in how they make you feel, how their light catches your own.
Shop the Celeste Icon — Opal Edition.
How to Clean and Polish Opal Jewellery
Use a soft, damp cloth with a touch of mild soap, never ultrasonic cleaners or chemical dips. Keep opals away from direct heat or freezing temperatures, which can draw out their moisture. If needed, polish your opal ring gently with a soft, lint-free cloth to restore its natural glow. Store separately from harder stones in a soft pouch to prevent scratches.
Opal rewards care with radiance. The more gently you treat it, the more it glows, like calm after a storm.
Which Finger or Hand Should You Wear an Opal Ring On?
There’s no single rule. Traditionally, opal has been worn on the right hand to encourage creativity and emotional flow, or on the ring finger for those drawn to its romantic light.
Ultimately, intuition knows best — wear it where it feels most natural, most you.
Explore more Icons of Intuition.
To wear opal is to carry a flicker of the cosmos, shifting, unpredictable, full of colour and feeling. It’s a stone for those who find their truth not in certainty, but in the beauty of change. A daily reminder that light doesn’t have to be constant to be real.
Explore the Icons Collection — meaningful rings for every chapter of becoming.
