Solid Australian Opal Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant With or Without Chain Handmade Ready to Ship
$697.64
About the pendant:
•Made by hand by me in my Vancouver, Canada home studio from fully recycled sterling silver and 18k yellow gold
•Overall length including faceted bail is approximately 30.5 mm
•Body of pendant measures approximately 20 mm
•Solid sterling silver and 18k yellow gold
•Multi-texture: reticulated solid silver pendant body, stippled finish on yellow gold bezel, faceted texture on bail
•Overall width of pendant is approximately 15 mm
•Body of pendant formed by reticulating a solid, weighty piece of sterling silver until it achieved the desired organic, pillow-like form
•All metals fully recycled, gemstone ethically sourced and cut
•The back of the pendant is stamped 925 to indicate this is sterling silver. The bezel is solid 18k yellow gold, but the pendant isn't stamped as such (I misplaced my 18k hallmark stamp)
About the stone:
•This opal was mined and cut in Australia. The cutter whom I purchased the opal from sourced the opal rough from Lighting Ridge, home of some of the most brilliant opals on earth.
•Solid Australian opal from Lighting Ridge, cut in Australia
•Measures 6.8 x 5.4 x 2.8 mm, weighs .70 carats
•Very fiery with rainbow colours, strong orange and green tones
•As with all opal, this one has highly changeable colour depending upon the angle you view it from and the lighting you view it in. I have included photos taken in the shade which show the opal in more pastel tones, and in bright sunlight.
About the chain:
•You can buy this pendant with or without the chain. If you want a heavier or different type of chain, let me know, and I can custom make one for you.
•Overall chain necklace length approximately 25"; solid sterling silver 2.5 mm wide paperclip-link chain (can be purchased with pendant- use dropdown menu to choose with or without chain)
•Hand-forged sterling hook and eye closure tipped in yellow gold
•Look at this listing to see more images of the chain:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1843785017/australian-boulder-opal-rhodolite-garnet?ref=shop_home_active_3&logging_key=9f1a5bb2286230fe12679ca480f9bf1ad86955ad%3A1843785017
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
I am always open to hearing your design ideas. Please contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net to discuss design possibilities.
Sizing details
If you are unsure of your ring size, the best way to be sized accurately is by visiting two commercial jewelers. Please ensure they size you using their thin sizing tools- not the wide band sizing tools, nor by having you try on rings from their display.
If any questions arise around being properly sized, I am always happy to help- contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Gift wrapping and packaging
I don’t provide a gift wrapping service. Rings and earrings ship in jewelry boxes that are hot foil stamped with the Specimental logo.
If the person for whom you are purchasing the piece shares your address, please be aware of the following: International export law dictates that the detailed contents of packages, and their value, be clearly marked on the outside of the package. This means that if they see the package before you do, they can easily tell what they are being gifted with.
Need secrecy for this delivery? The very best option is to have your package held for you at your closest Fed Ex store- if you are unsure of its location, I'm happy to help.
What about repairs and upkeep of your new jewelry- how does Specimental provide ongoing customer support?
Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.
I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.
Recycled Gold
My gold is all recycled- the metal plant I purchase it from has been in business for over 100 years. They smelt their metals to the highest environmental standards, to cause the least impact on the environment. They do not deal with newly mined metals, as these metals cause much greater destruction to the environment.
There is no visible difference between recycled metals and newly-mined metals. There is also no difference as far as the karat of the metals go- 18k recycled gold is exactly the same in constitution as 18k newly mined gold. The vast majority of my clients prefer their metals recycled, as environmental impact is of concern when choosing the perfect piece of jewelry.
Can Specimental reuse my old stones and recycle my gold?
I can use your heirloom stones in a new design. The stones must be pulled from their settings and checked for stability by a professional jeweler prior to shipping them to me. I cannot recycle your gold. I am not set up to smelt gold in the studio, so am not able to melt down your old gold pieces for you.
Rush Orders
My current production times are listed in my shop announcement. If you need something more quickly, please get in touch via the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Depending upon my work and family schedule, I am happy to accommodate your rush orders. There is no additional charge for a rush order. However, please do get in touch prior to ordering to discuss your deadline with me.
Can I order a ring with a different stone, wider band, different texture, or in a different colour/karat of gold?
Yes! All of my pieces are completely hand fabricated in the studio by me, from raw materials. I am able to create any of my designs with any stone, in any composition. In short, you can have your ring absolutely any way you like it. Contact me through the shop, or via treloar@telus.net to get the discussion around your perfect piece of jewelry started.
Why buy your raw diamond ring from Specimental?
A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.
I began setting these stones into my rings in 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of raw diamonds has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since then. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews