Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Cushion Halo Necklace
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Details
The stone that earns this piece its price. A full 8 mm Ethiopian cabochon, translucent, with broad rolling flashes of green, gold and blue across the top. It is bezel set inside a cushion shaped frame of pave natural diamonds, so a round stone sits in a squared surround and the two shapes hold each other in place.
Opal is the birthstone of October and a traditional emblem of hope and imagination, prized for its shifting play-of-color. Set in solid 14K gold or platinum on an adjustable 16 to 18 inch cable chain with a spring ring clasp.
A gift note. If someone is buying one opal necklace and wants the stone to be the reason, this is it.
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Specifications
Shipping & Returns
Every order ships via complimentary insured UPS Express, signature required on delivery. Ready-to-ship pieces leave us in 2–3 business days; made-to-order pieces in 5–10. Returns accepted within 30 days, and every piece carries our free lifetime warranty.
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Your Questions
How big is the opal?
8 mm round cabochon, and one of the largest centre stones we carry in opal. The pendant including the halo measures 19.84 by 12.22 mm.
How much diamond is there?
Approximately 1/8 carat total weight of natural diamonds pave set in the cushion frame, G to H colour. Clarity is I1 on the 14K gold versions and SI2 to SI3 on platinum, which is how our supplier specifies each metal.
How do I care for it?
Ethiopian (Welo) opal is hydrophane: it absorbs water, can turn temporarily transparent and lose its play-of-color while wet, and can craze as it dries. Never immerse it, and never clean it in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth only. Opal is a soft stone (Mohs 5.5 to 6.5) and is sensitive to knocks, heat and dry air. Put it on last and take it off first, store it away from harder stones, and keep it out of ultrasonic and steam cleaners. The cabochon sits proud of its halo, so it takes any knock first.
What chain does it come on?
A solid 14K gold or platinum cable chain, 1 mm wide, adjustable to wear at either 16 or 18 inches, with a spring ring clasp. The chain is included in the price.
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