Natural Australian Boulder Opal - Nature's Palette - Pure Sterling Silver Handmade Necklace - Premier Gift Choice

**About the Product** Nature's Palette, Enchantingly Radiant ~ Australian Opal is a wondrous gift from nature. With its stunning play-of-color, every beam of light unveils a dreamlike, colorful spectacle. Australian opals are unlike ordinary gemstones, hiding a beautiful world like a captivating oil painting, shimmering with the unique and mysterious charm of natural boulder opals. The pendant features a pure handmade sterling silver setting, designed with simple elegance to showcase a refined temperament. ■ Natural Stone / Opal (Australia, Boulder Opal) ■ Natural Stone Size / 10x5mm, freeform ■ Material / Pendant Setting: S925 Sterling Silver ■ Chain Length / The chain comes in two adjustable lengths (16 inches and 18 inches) **This is a raw Australian boulder opal with a closed back setting. The play-of-color is unique for each stone, appearing differently under various light sources. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.** **About Opal** Color is the fundamental attribute of most gemstones. Among color-changing gemstones, the most significant is the "play-of-color" in opals. Opal, derived from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "to collect the beauty of gemstones," is renowned worldwide for its magical and beautiful play-of-color effect. It is also a symbol of nobility and status. The famous English playwright Shakespeare once described opal as "this miracle, the queen of gems." Its colors are exceptionally diverse, displaying different hues from various angles. Each opal is unique, making it highly collectible. Opals come in various types, including black opal, white opal (precious opal), fire opal, and boulder opal. Opals are composed of a silica sphere structure, invisible to the naked eye and only observable under an electron microscope. These color changes are caused by the diffraction and interference of light interacting with the gaps between these spheres – it's quite complex, essentially light playing hide-and-seek with the spherical structures! **Opal Care / Storage** If you have purchased natural opals or pearls, please be particularly mindful to avoid environments with excessive humidity or extreme temperature fluctuations. Temperature and humidity can accelerate the decomposition or oxidation of organic gemstones. Due to their hardness and formation, please also avoid contact with hot springs and hot water baths, as well as products containing cleaning agents. Opals are delicate gemstones that require a bit of moisture for their care. Therefore, desiccants are not included in the storage bag. Like other gemstones, they should not be worn during baths or while visiting hot springs. Do not use silver polishing cloths to clean opals; instead, use a clean, dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth. We will provide a jewelry polishing cloth. After wearing, gently wipe the ring clean and store it in the gemstone storage bag. For natural stone and metal jewelry, it is not recommended to wear them in hot springs or during baths, as chemicals can cause adverse reactions. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and bleach. Also, do not store jewelry in bathrooms or kitchens, as this can accelerate oxidation. For sterling silver or gold jewelry, when not in use, try to isolate them from moisture and air. Wipe them clean with a dry cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store them in a PVC zipper bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent scratches from colliding with other jewelry or hard objects. The zipper bag already includes an imported Japanese desiccant. **Natural Stone Inclusions** The natural stones used in the NOW Design Studio are collected from around the world, and each piece is unique, with most items being one-of-a-kind. These stones are specially selected, and we showcase their colors under different angles and lighting for our clients. Natural stones may have internal impurities (inclusions), which are unavoidable. If this is a concern, we advise against purchasing. However, NOW products will eliminate any natural stones where impurities extend to the surface. **Necklace Size** ■ Chain Length / The chain comes in two adjustable lengths (16 inches and 18 inches) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413398_944373db48_z.jpg **Packaging** Each ring/necklace is presented in an exquisite velvet jewelry box, serving as a gift presentation, eliminating the need for separate gift wrapping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413343_b262df4f3a_z.jpg **About NOW** The design philosophy of NOW is rooted in using natural gemstones as the foundation for our creations. We leverage our knowledge and experience to convey the story of each natural gemstone through our product designs. Natural gemstones are the crystallization of minerals, formed over thousands or even billions of years beneath the earth's surface. Our natural gemstones are sourced from various countries and origins, making each one unique. NOW does not mass-produce items. For every natural gemstone, we thoughtfully design jewelry suitable for everyday wear by Asians, considering the stone's characteristics to create pieces with distinct temperaments—subtly dazzling, elegantly strong. NOW Design aims to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone has a beautiful story; it's not about the value but about seeing its beauty. "Past choices shape the present; present choices determine the future." NOW focuses on the rhythm of the present moment, looking forward to connecting with you. Opal Natural Stone Opal Natural Gemstone Gemstone Ring Opal Ring Opal Necklace Opal Australian Opal