Australian Boulder Opal Spider Pendant in Silver

For all those spider enthusiasts, this boulder opal has an electric green stripe down the back of the spider,  amongst an array of different boulder opal ironstone tones and pattern. The boulder opal has been adapted to a spider pendant with a claw set and swinging bail. Approximate size of opal 1.8X 1.4 cm in a free form oval shape. The approximate overall size of the spider pendant is 3.5X 5cm. Be a spider man!!

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.