Meet Snowfall,
An Estate Designer White Boulder Opal Pendant with a Clean Face
Discovered in a small collection of contemporary designer silver jewelry, this pendant made from .950 silver (a step purer than .925 sterling silver) features a natural white Australian boulder opal.
The opal exhibits a "clean face"—meaning that no ironstone matrix inclusions are visible when viewing the front of the stone. Instead, the face of the stone shows a border of solid white opal (also known as "potch") that surrounds a heart of gentle, precious red, green, and blue color play.
Measuring just under 1.5 inches in length, from the top of the bail to the bottom of the opal’s bezel, the pendant makes a lovely statement without overpowering an outfit.
Light wear can be seen along the pendant's handmade bezel and bail. The tip of the opal's top has a minute chip, possibly a result of the manufacturing process. "PINK CITY" is engraved inside of the pendant's bail by the unknown artist.
18" sterling silver box-style presentation chain included.
More Information...
The Stone: Natural White Boulder Opal, solid
- origin: Quilpie, Queensland, Australia
- brightness of color play: B2 of 5
- body tone: N9
- shape: polished freeform triangle
- stone measurements (millimeters): 24.18mm x 12.59mm
- stone measurements (inches): 1.0" x 0.5"
- color play description: red-green with blue undertones
- additional notes: Small eye-visible chipping visible in top tip of the opal.
The Setting: Handmade Bezel Set Solitaire Pendant, chain included
- pendant metal: .950 silver, solid
- stone orientation: North-South
- pendant length (including bail): 36.74mm (1.4")
- pendant width: 14.14mm (0.6")
- bail opening width: 5.87mm
- necklace weight (including chain): 7.06 grams