Boulder Opal Pendant in Sterling Silver

This boulder opal has shades of green and pink amongst an array of different boulder opal ironstone tones and pattern, that displays a landscape. The pendant is bezel set in sterling silver with a simple swing bail. Approximate size 2.5X 1.5 cm in a free form shape. The length of the pendant from the top of the bail is 4cm.

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.