Opal nose rings feature iridescent opal stones set into implant-grade titanium (ASTM F136), creating a shifting play of colour that catches the light differently from every angle. Opals are prized for their unique colour spectrum — each stone displays its own combination of blues, greens, pinks, purples and fiery oranges depending on the light source and viewing angle. Set into medical-grade titanium, opal nose rings are both visually striking and completely safe for sensitive nostril and septum piercings.
This collection includes opal-set nose hoops, septum clickers with opal accents, and opal-topped nose studs. The opals used in body jewellery are lab-created (synthetic) opals, which offer the same mesmerising colour play as natural opals but with greater durability and consistency — important qualities for jewellery worn in piercings. Lab opals are non-porous, meaning they will not absorb moisture or degrade from daily wear.
Opal nose rings are available in several opal colour varieties — white opal with rainbow flashes, blue opal, pink opal and fire opal — each creating a different aesthetic. All are set into titanium bases available in natural silver, PVD gold, rose gold and black finishes. The combination of opal with different metal colours allows for striking visual pairings: white opal with gold, blue opal with silver, pink opal with rose gold.
Opal Care
Clean opal nose rings with sterile saline during healing and warm water once healed. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage opal stones. Lab-created opals are more durable than natural opals but should still be stored carefully to prevent scratching against harder stones or metals.
Explore related collections:
- Nose and Septum Jewellery — the full nose and septum range
- Titanium Nose Rings — all titanium nose hoops
- Diamond Nose Rings — CZ gem-set nose jewellery
- Star Nose Studs — decorative nose stud designs
- Titanium Nose Studs — all titanium nose studs
Frequently Asked Questions
Are opal nose rings real opal?
Body jewellery typically uses lab-created (synthetic) opals, which display the same iridescent colour play as natural opals but are more durable and consistent. Lab opals are non-porous and will not absorb moisture or degrade with daily wear.
Do opal nose rings change colour?
Opals display different colours depending on the light source and viewing angle — this shifting colour play (called opalescence) is what makes them unique. The colours do not fade or change permanently.
Can opals get wet?
Lab-created opals are non-porous and safe to get wet. Natural opals can absorb water and become damaged, but synthetic opals used in body jewellery do not have this issue.