Estate 18K Yellow Gold Freeform Boulder Opal Pendant

Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, ca. 1990's, this estate pendant features a freeform boulder opal, measuring approximately 24.05 x 7.20 x 3.71mm, bezel set and suspended from a convenient snap-on bail. Total measurements are approximately 1 1/2 x 3/8 inch, with a weight of approximately 2.4 grams.

Boulder opal is a rare variety of opal formed within ironstone host rock, prized for the way the natural dark host material remains intact behind the opal, creating a deep, contrasting backdrop that intensifies the stone's vivid play of color. This freeform cut follows the stone's natural, organic shape rather than a symmetrical outline, meaning no two boulder opals are ever alike. Opal, October's birthstone, is celebrated for its unique play of color — a shifting, iridescent flash of hues unlike any other gemstone — and this elongated freeform example showcases that phenomenon in a sleek, elegant silhouette well suited to layering.

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