Black opal and rhodolith pendant, with a 45 cm chain

This 33 x 12 mm pendant is crafted from rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver and features a faceted oval-cut Australian black opal (9 x 7 mm), along with 5 x 4 mm teardrop-shaped rhodoliths and circular rhodoliths of 3, 2, and 1 mm. The design places the opal in the center, with the teardrop-shaped rhodolith positioned above it, both surrounded by 1 mm rhodoliths. Rhodoliths of 3, 2, and 1 mm are set along the bail. The pendant comes with a 45 cm circular link chain.

Black Opal:

The play of colors in opal is due to the refraction of light within the cristobalite microspheres. In Greek mythology, it was said to have originated from the tears of Zeus's good fortune after his victory over the Titans. In India, it is the goddess of the rainbow, solidified into stone when she fled from the troublesome gods.

Origin: Australia.

Properties: Brings earthly joy, opal strengthens desire, eroticism and sexuality.

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Rhodolite Garnet:

Rhodolite garnet is the name given to a mixture of almandine and pyrope. The name rhodolite likely comes from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning rose. Rhodolite tends to be lighter in color than most other types of red garnet. It can easily be mistaken for ruby ​​due to the similarity in color.

In ancient times, as well as in the Middle Ages, people believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. Garnet was associated with the planets Mars, Mercury, and Pluto.

Origin: Tanzania

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries