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Blister pearl and opalized Clam shell pendant

I have decided to use this section to discuss various stones or pendants that appear on this page. Each item has a pop-up that pertains to it's specific information, but this section will give a more informal insight into designs, stones or metals. Not every item will be discussed, only those that I wanted the opportunity to pass along a little additional information about.

The first pendant I wanted to bring to your attention was the Mintabie black opal pendant. It is from the Mintabie mine in Australia, which is famous for some of it's black opals. The reason why I like this opal pendant is because it is such a find. I managed to get the opal rough for very little, comparatively, so I decided to pass the savings on directly. For a natural black opal, this is a major buy!

The fossilized clam shell in this pendant is one of my favorites. It is from the Coober Pedy mine in Australia, which is famous for it's opalized sea fossils. When the shell is fossilized, it is precious opal that does the work! The ridges of the clam shell were still visible on the surface of the opal, so I left them there. The shell is backed with black jade, which both sets off the gorgeous color of the opal, as well as gives it additional strength. The gold pendant itself is designed to remind one of the massive tongs that pick up the loads of clams and oysters in the clamming industry.

The Mintabi opals sits atop a great example of corrugated metal. In this case, the 14k yellow gold has been sent through a metal press that actually corrugates it. To all that see it, it reminds them of ocean shells. Maybe you will see the ocean here too. There is another similar pendant towards the bottom of this page.

The blister pearl and opal....... Oh, I love this one. The opal is a natural black opal from the Coober Pedy mine in Australia. This mine is famous for it's fossilized sea life. In this case, the opal is from a fossilized clam shell. The fact that it is a black opal just makes it that much better! I actually polished away the ridges of the clam shell because it puts a higher sheen on the stone, and this opal is so fine, it deserved the special treatment. And finally, the contrast between the white blister pearl and the black opal makes a pendant that stands out from across the room.

This lovey Mintabie opal has a great band of rolling red flash all across the front of the opal blade. It is so difficult to properly photograph opals to display their fire though, so you will just have to wait until you can see the piece in person.

Finally, at least for now, the 27 carat opal. It has a lovely soft coloration, and is simply mounted in a fashion to where the opal is the focal point. Most of the time opals are not cut this large, but it was just too lovely to cut down. The peacock pearls are sold separately, but they look so nice with the opal that I have shown them together.