Discovered in a Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania estate and presumed to be American-crafted, this unique two-tone wire wrapped solitaire pendant features a natural Australian boulder opal attributed to the Queensland mining district, mounted in blackened sterling silver wire; a yellow gold-plated accent wire runs throughout the tight knit design, providing an eye-catching contrast to the opal's intricate frame.
The opal is quiet—but when viewing the stone closely in the light, subtle flashes of blue and green play-of-color gently glimmer over the opal's N6 dark body tone. This section of precious opal is encapsulated in a surrounding brown ironstone matrix, the natural host rock that acts as both a protective and visually aesthetic "rind".
Measuring 1.7 inches in length, the pendant can be worn by men and women alike—as well as those who don't find themselves fitting cleanly into traditional labels. Its boho-inspired vibe makes this necklace a perfect choice for the free-spirited.
Original 18” base metal cable-style chain included, inaccurately stamped "925", darkened through antiquing to match pendant. Despite its hallmark stamp and matching visual appearance, the chain is not sterling silver.
