Meet Beth,
A Simple Rainbow Boulder Opal Bezel Pendant
The Stone: Quilpie Boulder Opal, solid
- origin: Quilpie, Australia
- brightness of color: 4 of 5
- stone measurements: 14.73mm x 6.47mm
- scalene triangular cabochon cut
The Setting: Handmade Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant, chain not included
- 14kt yellow gold, solid
- approximate length: 1 inch
- static, unarticulated bail
- solid back
- Handmade in USA
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chain not included
More About Beth:
Bright boulder opal pendant that plays brightly as a pendant. Electric green and red are the predominant colors. Simple piece made with a solid back. Large bail fits chains large and small. The chain is not included.
About Opal:
While many believe opal to come only in a traditional white hue, this common misconception cannot be more inaccurate. With over 200 varieties of natural opal discovered so far, the historically referred "Queen of Gems" can come in a wide variety of colors- before the stone's famous "play of color" rainbow effect is even taken into consideration. Over 90% of the world's opal is produced in Australia with other well-known deposits located in Mexico, Ethiopia, Brazil, and the United States.
Chemically, opal is an integrated combination of water and silica. Water content in opal can range from 3% to 21% by weight, with average jewelry material ranging between 6% and 10%. Because of this, it is advised to store your opal jewelry with care; safes and bank vaults can be notoriously dry. We suggest storing opal in an airtight container along with a piece of water-moistened cotton when dry storage conditions are anticipated. Some varieties are more resilient to harsh conditions than others. It is safe to clean solid opal jewelry with warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Avoid chemicals, harsh abrasives, and ultrasonic cleaners.