14k Gold Aurora Borealis Opal Charm Talisman

The Aurora Borealis charm, a miniature 14k solid gold talisman, is cast in a circular disc form with engraved sun rays on both sides and set with a 4mm round faceted Ethiopian opal at its center, prong-set. The charm measures 8.5mm in diameter and 1.4mm thick, and dangles freely from a jump ring connector on a 1.4mm round gold band. ... Click to read more. Ethiopian opal is a hydrophane opal sourced primarily from the Wollo Province of Ethiopia, known for its play-of-color - a phenomenon where diffracted light produces shifting flashes of green, blue, orange, and violet across the stone's surface. Because each opal forms organically, color pattern and intensity vary between individual stones. The 4mm round faceted cut maximizes light interaction across the stone's face within the compact disc format of the charm. The engraved ray pattern radiates outward from the stone on both faces of the disc, giving the charm a sun or halo silhouette that reads clearly at 8.5mm scale. The jump ring connection allows the charm to rotate freely against the band, keeping the disc face forward as it moves with the hand. The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a natural atmospheric phenomenon produced by solar particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field, visible across Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. As a symbolic reference it has represented wonder, navigation, and the boundary between the visible and invisible across Nordic, Indigenous, and East Asian traditions. Charm 14k solid gold charm Approx. charm size: diameter 8.5mm, thickness 1.4mm Gemstones Ethiopian opal, 4mm, round faceted (color varies due to organic nature of the stone) Setting: prong-set, round Band 14k solid gold 1.4mm round band with jump ring connector Also known as: Aurora Borealis Charm, Ethiopian Opal Charm, 14k Gold Opal Talisman, Opal Sun Ray Charm, Celestial Opal Charm, Mystical Gold Charm, Engraved Ray Opal Charm, Fine Jewelry Opal Talisman, Gold Charm Ring with Opal, Symbolic Light Charm. Production Time Handcrafted at Antoanetta's Los Angeles studio using ethically sourced materials. Every piece is fabricated individually by a small local team. Please allow 2-3 weeks for production. Ships complimentary via FedEx 2-Day once complete.