This beautiful Sandstone Opal Matrix (fairy opal) Bracelet, has Approx. 80 individual 8mm x 4mm hand shaped beads, each opal bead has its own unique opal colour,
The Opal Matrix was mined in western Queensland. near the town of Winton.
Fairy Opal is the name given to natural sandstone opal matrix (sandstone with speaks of opal colour) that has been cooked and burnt with cooking oil to blacken the sandstone, which in turn, makes it easier to see the opal colours.
When viewed in sunlight, this bracelet has all the colours found in opal.
The toggle clasp is made of silver, and a strong metal thread has been used to thread the opals.
The Bracelet is 19cm long with an extra 1.5 of adjustable link chain.
Item Code BR002