Solid White Opal Pendant in Sterling Silver

Here is an enchanting sterling silver pendant set with Australian solid white opal – a remarkable piece that effortlessly blends simplicity and subdued opalescent tones. The triangular shape of the opal is encased in a bezel setting, with a crossover bail, to display the beautiful green and orange colours of the semi translucent opal. The pendant is displayed on a delicate sterling silver trace chain – sold separately. The pendant measures 24mm x 8.8mm including the bail.

Australian solid opals are among the most precious gemstones in the world and are known for their eye-catching beauty and array of vivid colours. They range from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Solid opal can be worn in water , however they do not like detergents, or any chemicals. It requires care when wearing so as to not scratch or break the stone. There are three different types of Australian solid opal: White Opal from South Australia, Boulder Opal from Queensland and Black Opal from Lightning ridge in New South Wales, Australia.