Ask Michelle how a collection begins and she won’t reach for complicated formulas. She smiles and says, “I sit with the stones, play with them, see which ones belong together, and trust the spark.”
That’s how this opal and colored-gem collection came to life: trays of stones on the table, daylight pouring in, and Michelle quietly moving one gem beside another until a conversation began—opal’s shifting fire answering the glow of pink sapphire, the depth of blue sapphire, or the warmth of ruby.
A Lucky Start, A Simple Approach
This story didn’t start with a vault. It started with a humble handful of stones—just enough to stir the imagination. Michelle chose the few that felt right. She sketched, then slid the drawings to our master goldsmith and let his hands translate pencil lines into gold. No drama, no fuss. Just trust, honesty, and craft.
Why Opal and Sapphire Belong Together
Opal is the poet—expressive, fluid, full of surprise. Sapphire is the anchor—calm, steady, reassuring. Together, they bring out the best in each other. Blue sapphire draws out cool flashes hidden in opal; pink or purple sapphire coaxes out tender rose and lilac tones. In our Elysia designs, white gold keeps things crisp and modern, while rose gold adds romance and glow. Each combination is a dialogue: opal speaking in color, sapphire answering with clarity.
- Elysia Opal Ring with Pink Sapphire & Diamonds (Rose Gold): Softness with a spine. Pink sapphires echo the sunset notes inside the opal; diamond accents add quiet clarity.
- Elysia Opal Ring with Blue Sapphire & Diamonds (White Gold): Clean and starry. Blue sapphires pull hidden blues from the opal and frame it with night-sky depth.
- Elysia Dark Opal Ring with Blue Sapphire (White Gold): A moodier chapter where a dark base turns the play-of-color electric, and blue sapphire keeps it sharp.
Ruby, the Bold Companion
Ruby adds a different energy—fire meeting fire. We use it with intention, framing the opal rather than overpowering it. In our Emberia Opal Ring with Ruby (Rose Gold), rubies sit like a circle of tiny flames, drawing out ember-like flickers in the opal’s heart. Some clients follow traditions that prefer keeping ruby and opal apart; others simply fall in love with the look. We respect both—there’s space for belief and for beauty.
Necklaces That Catch the Light
Our pendants show how a small accent can change the whole story. Purple sapphire highlights violet tones within opal; pink sapphire adds joy and softness. Each pendant shifts and shimmers as the light moves with you.
- Elysia Opal Necklace with Purple Sapphire (White Gold)
- Elysia Opal Necklace with Pink Sapphire (Yellow Gold) — arriving to the shop soon
Lessons from the Workbench
- Let the light decide. Stones are auditioned in daylight before we commit.
- Match personalities, not just colors. Opal is expressive; sapphire is composed; ruby is bold. Choose what balances you.
- Design protects. A thoughtful bezel or halo turns a delicate treasure into an everyday favorite.
- Care is simple. Avoid hard knocks and harsh chemicals, wipe gently, store separately, and have settings checked.
From Our Table to Yours
This collection didn’t come from a factory playbook. It began with a modest box of stones, Michelle’s eye for harmony, and a craftsman’s steady hands. That’s our brand: honest materials, approachable design, and workmanship that speaks quietly but clearly.
If you already love sapphire or ruby, let opal join the conversation. If you’re new to opal, begin with the piece that feels like you. And if you’d like guidance, we’ll happily sit down—just as Michelle does with her stones—until something clicks.
