Beautiful Boulder Opal Pendant in wire wrapped copper with an Aquamarine accent
This exquisite pendant features a vibrant Boulder Opal, wrapped in warm copper wire that enhances its rich, earthy hues and opalescent flashes. An Aquamarine accent adds a touch of light blue, beautifully complementing the opal’s unique color play. Crafted for those who adore natural gemstones and skilled wire-wrapping, this pendant is a stunning blend of elegance and organic charm.
Approximately 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide.
This pendant has been antiqued, polished and sealed.
Australian Boulder opals are the second most valuable type of opal (following black opal). Boulder opals are easily distinguished by their layer of solid brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Boulder opals, as the name suggests, are mined from large ironstone boulders under the ground. Thin veins of colorful opal forms in cracks and fissures in these boulders. Because these veins of color are so thin, opal cutters need to leave the ironstone on the back of the opal to form a full sized stone. The thin layer of opal in boulder opals can display any color of the spectrum in a beautiful play of color.
Sealed with Protectaclear.
ProtectaClear is a clear, protective coating that is tough enough to protect jewelry and is safe for wear against skin. ProtectaClear is practically invisible once applied and will seal and protect jewelry from tarnish, oxidation, and corrosion.