Lacy | 13ct Lambina Opal Pendant Wire Wrapped in Gold-Plated Base Metal

A true marvel of Mother Nature to behold, this exceptional Australian opal—sourced from the Lambina Opal Fields, a locale known for producing notably fine quality material in the 1980s and 1990s before permanently closing in 2014—is large in size, measuring just under an inch long by just under an inch wide from its longest and widest points. Weighing approximately 13 carats and offering considerable surface area for color to play across its freeform-shaped profile, greens are both present and even vibrant across a spectrum of lighting conditions, including low-light environments. Blue undertones complement these greens when viewing the pendant under brighter light sources, adding further dimension to the opal's presence. Purchased by OpalPop from a San Antonio, Texas collector, the opal's mounting is a rather curious choice: a base-metal wire wrapped pendant with 18k yellow gold plating and a light, feminine design that measures over 2.5 inches in length from the top of its bail. It is presumed that the pendant is modern, likely made by an American opal cutter who sourced the rough stone, cut it, and made what practical piece of jewelry from the finished opal they knew how. 18” gold-plated sterling silver box-style presentation chain included. More Information... The Stone: Natural Light Semi-Crystal Opal, solid origin: Lambina Opal Field, South Australia, Australia brightness of color play: B3 of 5 body tone: N8 shape: freeform cabochon approximate stone measurements (millimeters): 22mm x 23mm approximate stone measurements (inches): 0.9" x 0.9" color play description: predominantly green with blue undertones The Setting: Wire Wrapped Solitaire Pendant pendant metal: base metal, 18k yellow gold plated stone orientation: N/A pendant length (including bail): 65.10mm (2.6") pendant width: 27.99mm (1.1") bail opening width: 5mm+ pendant weight (not including chain): 5.36 grams