This Australian mined Fairy Opal is a new to me lovely and I hope you all enjoy her inner charm!
All solid handcrafted sterling silver heart pendant and set on a nice slinky style diamond cut curb chain. Stone is set in a fancy prong style bezel with a heavy gauge sterling beaded detailing for added design. Backside of pendant I have added a flowy rose pattern for a sweet little touch for wearer.
Fairy Opal is a newer to me material mined in Australia, reminds me a lot of Honduras Opals with their black bases and glitter filled interiors. From my google education, this material is generally heat treated to darken the host rock and bring out the natural inner colorful opal matrix. I would suggest treating it as you would other soft opal materials, storing separately or in ziplock bag when not worn and not recommend to be worn while in pools or hot tubs or during strenuous activity.
Pendant measure 1 3/8" long by 1" at its widest. Chain is 19" long with 1/2" added for adjustment.
Patina is added for definition in detail and finished off with a light polish for shine.
All handcrafted in my persona home studio and made with love and good intentions!