White Gemstone Jewelry in Atlanta

White Gemstone Jewelry

White in gemstone jewelry runs from the soft cream and silver overtones of a pearl to the pale milky body of an opal. This page lists two stones that produce the color: cultured pearl and white opal. They are very different materials. A pearl is grown by a mollusk and gets its glow from layers of nacre, while a white opal is a mineral whose pale body shows flashes of color as it moves in the light.

Both are softer than most buyers expect, and hardness decides how each should be worn. Pearl rates about 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, so its surface scratches and dulls against harder stones, metal and rough surfaces. It suits a necklace, a pendant or a pair of earrings, where the pearl rarely takes a knock. A pearl ring is best kept for occasions. White opal rates about 5.5 to 6.5, which is harder than pearl, but it is brittle and holds water inside the stone, so a sharp knock or a sudden change in temperature can crack it. A bezel that wraps the edge of the opal protects it, and an opal ring in that kind of setting is safer for regular wear than a pearl ring.

The pearls in jewelry are cultured, meaning a person seeds the mollusk and the pearl forms around the seed. Luster is what separates a fine pearl from a dull one, and perfume, hairspray and sweat dull it, so a pearl goes on last and comes off first. Opal dislikes heat, dryness and harsh chemicals, so keep it away from hot water, steam and strong cleaners.

White reads clean and goes with almost every wardrobe. White gold and platinum keep the tone cool and let a pearl's overtones show, while yellow gold warms both stones and adds contrast. The flashes of color in a white opal pick up whatever it is worn beside, so a plain metal setting lets the stone lead.

Why ATL Luxury Jewelry for White Gemstones

ATL Luxury Jewelry has been open in Snellville since 2008 and holds 300+ five-star Google reviews. White gemstone pieces are made to order, and the filters and price sort on this page let you compare pearl and opal designs side by side.

Cleaning, inspection and prong tightening are free in store, and engraving is free at purchase. Pearl restringing is covered by our care plans. If none of the listed designs fits, we design custom pieces with you in the showroom. Book a design consultation to start.