Australian Opal - Sterling Silver Pendant with blue Opal (sold out)

A deep blue Australian Opal pendant, set in Sterling Silver.

Opal is a stone of hope, stone of great achievement and even the "stone of the Gods".

This precious stone was formed many millions of years ago, when a combination of silica and water flowed into cracks and spaces in the ground.

It then gradually hardened and solidified to become opal.

Opals contain water, which makes them very sensitive to heat.

Also being soft, they can be can be chipped easily.

Items with containing an Opal should be stored in moist absorbent cotton.

Opal is October's birthstone. Click here for more info.