Australian Opal Raw Specimen | Exquisite Oil Colors | Sterling Silver Necklace | Court Style Design | Ideal Gift

**About the Product** A palette of nature, radiating enchantment~ Australian opal is a wondrous gift from nature. Its vibrant and dazzling play-of-color transforms with every shift of light, like a kaleidoscopic dream. Unlike ordinary gemstones, Australian opal harbors a hidden world of beauty, akin to a captivating oil painting, radiating the unique, mysterious charm of natural matrix opal. The court-style design is simple yet elegant, showcasing refined temperament. ■ Natural Stone / Opal ■ Natural Stone Size / 8x6mm ■ Material / Pendant Setting: S925 Sterling Silver ■ Chain Length / Two adjustable lengths (16 inches and 18 inches) **This is a raw Australian opal specimen. The pendant setting is open-backed (clearly showing it's a raw specimen). The color play is unique for each stone, and the colors appear differently under various light sources. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.** **About Opal** Color is a fundamental attribute of most gemstones. Among the variations in color, the most significant feature of opals is their "play-of-color." Opal, derived from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "to carry a jewel," is renowned worldwide for its magical and beautiful play-of-color. It is also a symbol of nobility and status. The renowned English playwright Shakespeare once described opal as "the queen of gems." Its colors are incredibly diverse, displaying different hues from various viewing angles. Each piece of opal is unique, making it highly collectible. Opals come in various types, including black opal, white opal (crystal opal), fire opal, and matrix opal. Opal is composed of a structure of silica spheres, invisible to the naked eye and only observable under an electron microscope. These color changes are caused by diffraction and interference – it's a complex optical phenomenon where light interacts with the spacing between these spheres! **Opal Care & Storage** If you have purchased opals or pearls, please take special care to avoid excessively humid environments or drastic temperature fluctuations. Temperature and humidity can accelerate the decomposition or oxidation of organic gemstones. Due to their hardness and formation, please also avoid hot springs and hot water baths, as well as products containing cleaning agents. Opal is a delicate gemstone that requires a bit of moisture for its maintenance. Therefore, a desiccant is not included in the storage bag. Of course, like other gemstones, it should not be worn during baths or while visiting hot springs. Do not use a silver polishing cloth 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 bag. It is not recommended to wear any natural gemstone or metal jewelry in hot springs or during baths, as chemicals can easily cause reactions with the jewelry. Avoid direct contact with perfumes and bleach. Also, please do not store jewelry in bathrooms or kitchens, as this can accelerate product oxidation. For sterling silver or gold jewelry, when not in use, try to isolate it from moisture and air. Wipe it clean with a dry cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store it in a PVC zipper bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent collision and scratches from other jewelry or hard objects. A Japanese-imported desiccant is included in the zipper bag. **Natural Stone Inclusions** The natural stones used in NOW design are collected from around the world, each one unique, with most items being one-of-a-kind. These are specially selected natural stones. We showcase the colors as they appear from different angles or under various lighting conditions for our clients. Natural stones may have internal impurities (inclusions), which are unavoidable. If this is a concern, we do not recommend purchasing. However, NOW products will always eliminate natural stones where impurities extend to the surface. **Necklace Size** ■ Chain Length / Two adjustable lengths (16 inches and 18 inches) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413398_944373db48_z.jpg **Packaging** Each ring/necklace product is presented in an exquisite velvet gift box, making it an ideal gift without the need for additional gift wrapping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413343_b262df4f3a_z.jpg **About NOW** The design philosophy of NOW is rooted in the use of natural gemstones as the foundation for our creations. We aim to convey the story of each natural gemstone through our product designs, drawing upon our knowledge and experience. Natural gemstones are the crystalized formations of minerals, nurtured beneath the earth's surface for thousands, even billions, of years. Our natural gemstones are sourced from various countries and regions, making each one unique. NOW does not mass-produce; we thoughtfully consider each natural gemstone to design jewelry suitable for daily wear by Asians. Based on the characteristics of each gemstone, we create jewelry with different temperaments – understated yet dazzling, soft yet strong. NOW aspires to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone has a beautiful story; the value of a gemstone lies not in its price, but in your ability to see its beauty. "The choices of the past shape the present, and the choices of the present determine the future." NOW focuses on the present rhythm of the heart and looks forward to connecting with you. Opal Natural Stone Opal Natural Gemstone Gemstone Ring Opal Ring Opal Necklace Opal Australian Opal