Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet Pendant 925 Silver Oxidized Textured Oval Frame October Birthstone Necklace Gift

Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet Pendant

A sterling silver oval pendant holding a luminous Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet in an organic oxidized frame.

Key Details:

- Metal Details: Certified 925 sterling silver with an oxidized finish and abstract hammer-textured surface

- Stone Details: Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet with bright colour play and shifting flashes of light

- Construction: Organic oval silver frame with four-prong setting detail on the front and back for secure stone placement

- Chain, Band, Closure, or Earring Fitting: Comes with a durable 1.5 mm black cotton cord, with other chain options available on request

- Finish: Oxidized sterling silver with small hammer indentations and darker recessed texture for depth and contrast

- Handmade: Each pendant is individually crafted and finished by hand, with natural stone variation in colour, flash, and pattern

Design and Wear:

Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet Pendant is built around colour, texture, and organic silverwork. The Opal sits within a solid sterling silver oval frame, held securely by four prongs and surrounded by a rugged oxidized surface. The silver has a hand-worked texture with small hammer marks, giving the pendant a raw, earthy character that contrasts beautifully with the shifting light of the Opal.

Lightning Ridge Opals are loved for their strong play of colour, with flashes that can move through blue, green, gold, orange, and red depending on the stone and light. Each pendant in this collection has its own pattern and glow, making every piece unique.

The 7 mm bail is suitable for most chains, cords, and chokers, making this pendant easy to style as a statement necklace or layered crystal piece. It can be worn as an October birthstone pendant, a colourful opal talisman, a meaningful gift, or a bold handmade silver piece for everyday wear.

This design is also available in other stone variants, including Lapis Lazuli and Labradorite, each listed separately in store.

Stone Insights:

Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet:

Lightning Ridge Opal is a precious Australian opal known for its strong play of colour and dramatic internal light. An opal doublet is made by bonding a thin layer of precious opal to a supportive backing, allowing the colour and flash of the opal face to be shown with strength and stability for jewelry wear.

Spiritually, Opal is associated with creativity, emotional expression, imagination, and personal truth. Its shifting colour play gives it a dreamlike quality, often linked with inspiration, intuition, and inner vision. Opal is connected with the Crown Chakra and Third Eye Chakra, while its flashes of fire can also bring warmth and emotional movement through the heart. It is the traditional October birthstone and is often associated with Libra and Scorpio.

Origin and Authenticity:

Made with certified 925 sterling silver and Lightning Ridge Opal Doublets selected for colour play, pattern, and visual presence. Stones may show small variations, flashes, inclusions, or surface details that make each pendant unique.

Sizing and Fit Notes:

You will receive one pendant from this collection. Please message after ordering if you would like to choose from the available pieces. If no selection is made, one of the strongest remaining pendants will be chosen for you.

The pendant features a 7 mm bail suitable for most chains, cords, and chokers. Comes with a durable 1.5 mm black cotton cord, with other necklace options available on request.

Care and Maintenance:

Sterling silver naturally develops patina over time when exposed to air, moisture, and skin oils. Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear. Store in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight pouch or jewelry box.

Opal doublets should be treated with extra care. Avoid prolonged water exposure, chemical cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, perfume, chlorine, swimming, bathing, and strong heat. Store separately to protect the opal surface from scratches.

For oxidized finishes, avoid polishing darker textured areas if you want to keep the aged look.

Packaging and Gifting:

Gift-ready packaging is included. Each order is packed securely with care. A small gift and discount code may be included with your order.

Customer Support:

If you would like more detailed photos of the available pendants or need extra information before purchasing, please send a direct message. Extra images and answers can be provided.

Custom Orders:

Custom pieces generally start at AUD $250. This design can be recreated with different stones at the same base price, except when a more valuable stone is chosen or the design is changed.

Available finish options include shiny silver or oxidized silver at no extra charge. 18k gold plating, 3 microns thick, starts from AUD $20 and usually requires 3 to 5 working days for processing.

Store Policy:

Please note that any items purchased during a sale are not eligible for refunds. If returned intact, sale items will be issued as store credit only.

Uncollected or Failed Deliveries:

All orders are shipped with tracked express service. Once dispatched, buyers are responsible for monitoring tracking and responding to carrier notifications, including customs duties, taxes, or identity verification.

If a parcel is marked “delivery attempted,” “held,” “unclaimed,” returned to sender, or destroyed due to non-collection, I cannot take responsibility. In line with Etsy policy, buyers are responsible for providing accurate addresses and completing required delivery steps.

Image Note:

Some styled images in this listing may use enhanced or AI-assisted backgrounds for presentation. All images honestly reflect the real handmade item you will receive.