Natural Australian Opal Raw Stone | Rare Blue-Green Sheen | Court-Inspired Design | Sterling Silver Necklace | Gift

**About the Product** A rare blend of blue and green hues. Australian opal is a wondrous gift from nature. Its dazzling play-of-color transforms with every shift in light, like a dreamlike, kaleidoscopic display. Unlike ordinary gemstones, Australian opal harbors a hidden world of beauty, akin to a captivating oil painting, shimmering with the unique, mysterious allure of natural 'backing' opal. The court-inspired design is simple yet elegant, highlighting a refined temperament. ■ Natural Stone / Opal OPAL ■ Natural Stone Size / 8x6mm ■ Material / Pendant Setting: S925 Sterling Silver ■ Chain Length / Two adjustable chain lengths are available (16 inches and 18 inches). **This is a raw Australian opal specimen. The pendant setting is open-backed (to clearly showcase the raw stone). Each stone's unique color play is one-of-a-kind, and its color appearance varies under different lighting conditions. Each piece is photographed individually.** **About Opal OPAL** Color is a fundamental attribute for most gemstones. Among the variations in color, the most significant is the "play-of-color" in opals. Opal, also known as "ou bo" in Mandarin, originates from the Latin word "opalus," meaning "to gather the beauty of gemstones." It is world-renowned for its magical and beautiful play-of-color effect, and it is also a symbol of nobility and status. The famous English playwright Shakespeare once described opal as "this miracle, the queen of gemstones." Its colors are incredibly diverse; viewed from different angles, different color changes emerge. 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 boulder opal. Opals are composed of a structure of siliceous spheres, which are invisible to the naked eye and can only be seen under an electron microscope. These color variations are caused by the diffraction and interference of light with these spherical structures. It's a bit complex, but essentially, it's light playing hide-and-seek with the gaps between these spherical structures! **Opal Care and Storage** If you have purchased a natural gemstone like opal or pearl, please pay special attention to avoiding environments that are too humid or have extreme temperature fluctuations. Both 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 certain amount of moisture for maintenance. Therefore, a desiccant is not included in the storage bag. Of course, like other gemstones, it should not be worn during baths or in hot springs. Do not use a silver polishing cloth to clean opals; use a clean, dry cloth or a slightly damp cloth. A jewelry polishing cloth will be provided. After wearing, gently wipe the ring clean and store it in the gemstone bag. For all natural gemstone 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, please do not store jewelry in the bathroom or kitchen, as this can accelerate oxidation. For sterling silver or gold jewelry, when not being worn, try to minimize exposure to moisture and air. Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth or the provided polishing cloth, then store in a PVC zipper bag. Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately to prevent scratches from collision with other jewelry or hard objects. A Japanese imported desiccant is included in the zipper bag. **Natural Stone Inclusions** The natural stones used in the NOW design studio are collected from around the world, and each piece is unique, with very few items being duplicates. These are specially selected natural stones. We will showcase their colors from different angles and under various lighting conditions for our clients. Natural stones will inevitably have internal impurities (inclusions). If this is a concern, we do not recommend purchasing. However, NOW products will eliminate natural stones where impurities extend to the surface. **Necklace Size** ■ Chain Length / Two adjustable chain lengths are available (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 perfect for gifting without the need for additional gift wrapping. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51609413343_b262df4f3a_z.jpg **About NOW** The design philosophy of NOW is to base our creations on natural gemstones, utilizing our knowledge and experience to convey the story of each natural gemstone through product design. Natural gemstones are the crystallization of minerals, formed over thousands, even billions, of years beneath the Earth's surface. Our natural gemstones come from different countries and regions, making each one truly unique. NOW does not mass-produce; for every natural gemstone, we thoughtfully design jewelry suitable for daily wear by Asians, creating pieces with different temperaments based on the gemstone's characteristics. They are subtly dazzling, soft yet strong. NOW design aims to offer more refined choices in a diverse jewelry market. Every gemstone has a beautiful story; there is no distinction in value, only in whether you can see its beauty. "Past choices shape the present, and 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