14 karat yellow gold opal and diamond necklace. Gorgeous 1.05 carat Ethiopian Opal surrounded by 0.26 cttw, round brilliant cut diamonds, in a teardrop shape, dangling from an 18 inch 14 karat gold chain.
Opal Necklace – 1.05 Carat Ethiopian Opal
$1,000.00
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14 karat yellow gold opal and diamond necklace. Gorgeous 1.05 carat Ethiopian Opal surrounded by 0.26 cttw, round brilliant cut diamonds, in a teardrop shape, dangling from an 18 inch 14 karat gold chain.
Revered as a symbol of hope, fidelity, and purity, the ancient Romans revered opal because it encompasses the colors of all other gems. Today, opal is still prized for its unique play-of-color, the ability to diffract light into flashes of rainbow color.
Opal occurs in different colors, ranging from semi-transparent to opaque. Along with tourmaline, opal is the birthstone for October and the suggested gift for the fourteenth anniversary.
Australia has been the dominant force in the opal market for over 100 years. A small discovery in 1994 put Ethiopia on the worldwide opal map. This was followed by important discoveries in 2008 and 2013. Today, Ethiopia is on its way to becoming the second heavyweight in the opal market. Ethiopian opals are not only beautiful, but they generally cost less than similar-quality opal from Australia
