This petite boulder opal pendant measures just a little over 9/16" inch long but it contains beautiful flashes of deep purple throughout the surface of the stone. The deep purple flashes shimmer between patches of dark brown matrix and a rare spot of opaque white opal , like a tiny cloud as seen through the trees at night.
An OM has been deeply carved on the back, as an accompaniment to the resonance of the vivid purple on the front. Two stars add counterpoint to the Om, and act as a reminder of the infinite cycle of time.
Stone measures 9/16" long by 5/16" wide by 1/4" thick, not including the jump ring bail where the chain goes through.
Shown on the Mini Cable Chain.
Please note chains are sold separately, and you can find a great selection in different styles and lengths here on the Chains Page.
About this gem:
Boulder opal owes its formation to a unique set of geological conditions. It is primarily found in Australia, particularly in the Queensland region. The opal forms when silica-rich water seeps into cracks and cavities within the host rock, usually ironstone or sandstone. Over millions of years, this silica-rich solution slowly evaporates and solidifies, depositing tiny spheres of silica gel. These spheres are responsible for the opal’s ability to diffract light and create the mesmerizing play of colors.
