Description
Quality handcrafted with cast swinging bail in 925 sterling silver and rhodium plated to prevent tarnishing is this pipe boulder opal with stablised sandstone pendant (not a doublet). The opal is from our mine in the Quilpie district in western Queensland.
Pipe opal occurs when fragments of tree roots or any organic material are trapped in sediments on an opal level and in time some of resulting cavaties are replaced by potch or precious opal. The sandstone has been stabilised with a polymer resin to increase strength and durability and avoid chipping during setting process. There are natural sandstone inclusions in the face of this opal which is normal for this quality of opal.
Comes on an adjustable leather cord and FREE silver polishing cloth.
Stone size: 17mm x 7mm
