Australian Blue Opal Pendant

This 27 x 11 mm pendant is crafted from high-purity 950 silver and features a beautiful 14 x 11 mm polished, teardrop-shaped cabochon of Australian Blue Opal. The pendant is simple, with the stone prong-set to allow light to pass through and highlight the shimmering blues, reds, and greens characteristic of this beautiful opalescent stone.

Opal forms secondarily as a result of the dehydration solidification of silicic acid gel. From silicic acid in the form of gel droplets, silicon dioxide microspheres (20% water and gas) are formed. The play of colors in opal is due to the refraction of light by the cristobalite microspheres; blue opal owes its color to small copper inclusions.

In Greek mythology, she was said to have sprung from the tears of Zeus's joy after his victory over the Titans. In India, she is the goddess of the rainbow, solidified into stone when she fled from the troublesome gods.

Origin of black opal: Australia

Properties: It is said that blue opal promotes empathy, improves communication, helps to understand others and to express oneself clearly.

Zodiac sign: Aquarius