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Ethiopian Opal & Opalite Pendant Necklace, Oxidized Sterling Silver & Gold Vermeil
Faceted natural Ethiopian opal beads run along one side of an oxidized sterling silver chain and lead to a marquise opalite pendant in a gold vermeil bezel. Blackened silver against warm gold, with the opal's flashes of color and the opalite's soft glow at the center.
Handmade in North Boulder
Made by hand in the FILOSOPHY studio in North Boulder, Colorado.
Ethiopian Opal & Opalite Pendant Necklace, Oxidized Sterling Silver & Gold Vermeil Details
- Gemstones: Faceted natural Ethiopian opal beads and a marquise opalite pendant
- Setting: Gold vermeil bezel
- Chain: Oxidized sterling silver
- Length: 18"
- Made in: North Boulder, Colorado
How to Wear It
At 18" the pendant falls just below the collarbone. The dark chain looks great with black, charcoal, and cream, and it layers well with both silver and gold.
Natural Gemstone Variation
Every Ethiopian opal bead is natural, so the flashes of color and the clarity vary from bead to bead. Your necklace will be uniquely yours.
Jewelry Care
Remove before swimming, showering, exercising, or applying lotions and perfume. Ethiopian opal can absorb water and oils, so keep it dry. Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth and store in a dry place. The oxidized finish is meant to stay dark, so skip silver polish on the chain.
Shipping and Returns
See our shipping policy and return policy for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it isn’t right for me?
The Filosophy Promise
Request a return within 30 days of delivery for online orders, or within 30 days of purchase for studio and festival purchases. Change-of-mind returns must be unworn, undamaged and unaltered, and return shipping is yours to cover. Custom and personalized pieces can’t be returned for a change of mind.
Necklaces, earrings and bracelets we make in house get free lifetime repairs, regardless of when you purchased them. Rings are covered by our One-Year Ring Promise, and our beaded collection from Thailand by a one-year replace-or-exchange promise, for defects in materials or construction.
Please email Katie@Filosophy.com before sending any jewelry.
How long is this necklace?
18", so the pendant falls just below the collarbone.
What are the healing properties of Ethiopian opal?
Opal is traditionally associated with creativity, inspiration, and emotional expression.
What is this necklace made of?
Faceted natural Ethiopian opal beads on an oxidized sterling silver chain, with a marquise opalite pendant in a gold vermeil bezel.
Will my stone look exactly like the photograph?
Close, but not exactly. Natural Ethiopian opal varies in its flashes of color and clarity, so yours will have its own character.
Is opalite a natural stone?
No. Opalite is a man-made glass chosen for its soft, milky glow. The Ethiopian opal beads are natural.
Is opal a birthstone?
Yes. Opal is a birthstone for October.
Where is this necklace made?
Handmade in our North Boulder, Colorado studio.
