Australian Black Opal & Sapphire Necklace

This hand-crafted necklace highlights a beautiful, quality, Lightening Ridge Australian Black Opal Doublet that has deep blue-green colors.  The accompanying stone is a VVS rated 4mm faceted Sapphire.  The setting is backed by .999 Fine silver plate, hammered with a rough texture. The bezel around the Opal is also .999 silver. The prong setting, leaves and beading is .925 Sterling silver.  This gorgeous pendant hangs from a 20" Rolo Sterling silver chain that has beaded Sterling circles that blend nicley with the beading on the pendant's edge. The chain can be worn shorter if desired.
 
About the stone: Lightning Ridge black opal is renowned for its exceptional quality and vibrant colors. Unlike other opals, black opals have a dark body tone, which enhances the brilliance of their play of colors. The opal fields of Lightning Ridge produce some of the finest black opals in the world, making it a coveted destination for opal enthusiasts and collectors.