This beautiful Sandstone Opal Matrix (fairy opal) necklace, is made from 51 faceted beads, each opal bead has its own unique colours and pattern. The necklace is finished off with a simple and easy to wear Silver clasp
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.
A certificate of authenticity from the Opal Association of Australia stating that the opal in the necklace is a Natural Solid Australian Opal is included.
We only sell natural Solid Australian Opals, that are millions of years old. We do not sell man-made Opal such as a Opal Doublet, Opal Triplet, or Synthetic Opal.
The Necklace is 18"(46cm) long.
Bead Width (large 11mm) (small 7mm)
Bead amount Approx. 51pcs
Necklace Total Wt. 46grms
Item Code NO307
