Ethiopian opals are what is called hydrophane. Also coating the opal would be unnecessary unless you're planning to get a Ethiopian opal for jewelry then I wouldn't bother putting it in gold, maybe something less expensive like silver. You typically want to go with a bezel setting that protects the sides of the stone rather than a prong setting. I would try to find someone who has set several before yours.
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I wouldn't trust just any jeweler with an opal, if they aren't experienced with opal they could set it incorrectly or crack it. Expect to replace the opal at an interval that's directly related to how you treat your jewelry, maybe every couple years or every decade.but just know that it's highly likely the opal will have to be replaced someday. Australian opals can last a lifetime of treated well or worn less frequently. Go for an Australian opal, Ethiopian is not anywhere near as durable or stable. My advice, is to do whatever makes you happiest, but be very mindful of how you treat your ring and when you wear it.
Sapphires will wear away, scratch and abrade over time too, just not as quickly as an opal but faster than a diamond. There's a bit of a myth about gemstone durability when it comes to wedding rings, you can most definitely smash a diamond or sapphire to bits of you hit it just right on a hard object.they're not invincible either.
Those events aren't good for any gem, but opal is definitely less tough overall. If you're going to, you will want to be very mindful of your hands around hard objects and try and prevent accidental impacts. You can certainly have any type of ring as a wedding ring YOU want, but the overall durability is why most people would advise against it. You can have an opal wedding ring but you will have to spend more time taking care of it.
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