Australian Opal Silver Necklace

This substantial pendant showcases a generously proportioned oval Australian opal suspended in sterling silver, allowing the stone to command attention. The opal displays a captivating spectrum of blue, green, and orange flashes that shift and intensify with movement and light. The sterling silver setting provides a refined frame without obscuring the gem's natural brilliance, making it an ideal choice for layering or wearing as a standalone statement piece. A versatile investment that brings the distinctive character of genuine Australian opal to any collection. Comes on a sterling silver chain.

Unique geological formations in Australia have favored the formation of this sedimentary stone - about 140 million years ago. At that time, an inland sea, abundant with silica-rich sands, covered much of central Australia. This sea eventually receded and formed what is now known as the Great Artesian Basin. Around 30 to 40 million years ago, heavy weathering began to dissolve the silica. The holes that were formed in the rock began to collect silica-rich water. Over time, the silicates trapped in these spaces formed opals.

Materials - Sterling silver set with Triplet Australian Opal Oval shaped 16mm x 12mm