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Australian Boulder Opal Necklace
About the Item
The necklace is 19 inches (48 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 14mm in size.
Boulder opals come from Andamooka, South Australia, sometimes called “painted lady.” Boulder opal matrix may be brown, gray, orange, or white. If the matrix is dark, the stones are known as “boulder blacks.” Opal play of color is caused by light diffraction induced by organized silica spheres within the precious opal.
The necklace is fastened with a very comfortable sterling silver clasp with an opal cabochon.
Bead knotting is traditionally done with silk thread. A knot is placed between each bead to prevent them from rubbing against each other.
The weight of the necklace is 130 grams (4.6 oz).
Boulder opals are easily distinguished by their layer of solid brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. As the name suggests, Boulder opals are mined from large ironstone boulders under the ground. Thin veins of colorful opal form in cracks and fissures in these boulders.
In South Australia, Opal was first discovered in Andamooka in the 1930s. Sam Brookes and Roy Sheppard discovered the first Andamooka Opal. Caught in a thunderstorm they sheltered under a tree when a pretty rock caught the corner of their eye. Smaller deposits were exposed afterwards including Lambina during 1930 and Stuart Creek in 1947. Opal at Andamooka exists in the thin marine ‘Bulldog Shale’ which is the significant portion of the Marree Subgroup of the Early Cretaceous period.
- Creator:Noblesse Oblige Studio
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- Weight:130 g
- Dimensions:Length: 19 in (482.6 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
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- Seller Location:Chesterland, OH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3746224222352
Noblesse Oblige Studio
Our necklaces, created with love at Noblesse Oblige Studio, are not just jewelry. They're our timeless classics, which we invent and create ourselves--for you. Noblesse Oblige Studio is a mother-and-daughter team, and we understand how important connection and support are to our success. We try to bring these values not only to our creations but also to our communication with you! Each and every one of our creations is a story about life, with its accompanying emotions, and, of course, a bit of irony. Elegant but simultaneously discreet, they are ideal for delighting you every day. Let them remind you to show your appreciation for the people you love without cause or reason. And let these pieces tell you: you are loved, you are admired, and you are amazing! At Noblesse Oblige Studio, you will also find our beloved collection of rare antique jewelry, cameos, and miniature figurines. We have collected, carefully stored, and tended to them for years. Now, we are ready to share these treasures with you as they have made our lives a little happier and, perhaps, will bring you a little joy, too.
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