Spectacular and otherworldly, this necklace showcases an Australian boulder opal that blazes with color — vivid flashes of azure, tangerine, electric blue, emerald, and violet swirling across its surface like galaxies colliding. Unlike other opals, boulder opals form naturally bonded to their ironstone matrix, creating dramatic contrasts between fiery play-of-color and dark, earthy stone. This gem is pure alchemy: light transformed into flame, earth holding sky. Set in a smooth gold bezel that protects and frames while letting every angle catch the light, the opal becomes a window into something almost cosmic. Suspended from a simple chain, it rests at the collarbone with undeniable presence — quietly confident, and impossible to ignore. This is a necklace for those who seek jewelry that feels alive, that shifts and transforms with every movement, that carries the kind of magic you can't manufacture, only discover.
There are two metal choices:
• Solid 14k yellow gold.
• Solid 18k yellow gold.
The chain measures 18" in length, including the clasp.
Each Australian boulder opal is naturally unique in cut and appearance. The stone used for your piece will be similar to the one pictured above. If you would like to choose the exact stone to be used for your piece, please contact the studio.
The precious opal is known for its “play of color” — a unique shifting display of iridescent hues — and its name is derived from the Latin word opalus, which comes from the Ancient Greek word opállios, meaning “to see a change of color.” It is believed to symbolize hope, purity, confidence, creativity, and inspiration.
Opal is one of the birthstones for October and marks the 14th anniversary.
Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5