Estate 14k Yellow Gold 5.60ct Opal and 1.12tcw Diamond Halo Pendant, Contemporary

This contemporary estate pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centers on a 5.60 carat pear shaped opal cabochon measuring 26 x 17.38mm. The opal has a soft white body filled with bright flecks of green, violet, pink, and orange that shift with every movement. Thirty-two round brilliant diamonds, each 2.1mm and totaling 1.12 carats with G-H color and SI2-I1 clarity, frame the opal in a prong set halo and accent the bail. The pendant measures 1.5 inches long and 7/8 inch wide, is stamped 14k, and weighs 6.8 grams. The chain shown is for display only and is not included.

The small, closely packed points of color seen in this opal are often called a pinfire or confetti pattern, and they give the stone an even sparkle across its entire surface. That color comes from microscopic silica spheres inside the opal that split light into the spectrum, so each stone carries a pattern all its own. Opal ranks about 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it is best worn with some care, stored apart from harder jewelry, and cleaned with a soft cloth rather than an ultrasonic cleaner.

With a center opal of this size and a full diamond halo, this pendant makes a memorable gift for an October birthday or a special occasion, and it is a lovely choice for anyone who collects colorful estate jewelry.

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