Description
xThis is an oxidized 925 sterling silver oval pendant featuring a Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet, with an organic hammer-textured frame, four-prong setting, and 7 mm bail, designed as an October birthstone talisman for colour, intuition, creativity, and luminous Australian opal energy.
Jewelry Details & Stone Story
Jewelry Type:
Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet pendant, October birthstone necklace, and colourful opal talisman
Main Stone:
Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet selected for bright play of colour, shifting flash, pattern, and individual stone character
Materials:
Certified 925 sterling silver, Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet, and black woven cotton cord
Metal:
Certified 925 sterling silver
Finish:
Oxidized sterling silver with abstract hammer texture, darker recessed detail, and earthy handmade depth
Setting:
Organic oval sterling silver frame with four-prong setting detail on the front and back for secure stone placement
Bail / Cord:
7 mm bail suitable for most chains, cords, and chokers. Comes with a black woven cotton cord. Custom silver chains can be made on request, please contact us for a quote
Size / Presence:
Small-to-medium oval pendant, approximately 3.5 to 4 cm long depending on the selected piece, with available pendants shown beside a ruler for scale
Stone Character:
Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet shows bright shifting colour play that may move through blue, green, gold, orange, and red. The doublet construction presents a precious opal face on a supportive backing for strength and wearable stability
Symbolism:
Opal is traditionally associated with creativity, emotional expression, imagination, inspiration, personal truth, intuition, and inner vision. It is often linked with the Crown Chakra and Third Eye Chakra
Zodiac Links:
Opal is widely worn as an October birthstone and is often connected with Libra and Scorpio traditions
Style:
Luminous, colourful, oxidized silver, organic, textured, Australian opal, handmade, and quietly magical crystal jewelry
Best For:
Wearing as a Lightning Ridge Opal necklace, October birthstone pendant, Crown Chakra talisman, Third Eye Chakra charm, colourful opal gift, layered silver piece, or meaningful everyday necklace for someone drawn to Australian opal and shifting light
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.
Product FAQ
What makes this Lightning Ridge Opal Doublet pendant so colourful?
Lightning Ridge Opal is loved for strong play of colour, so the surface can flash blue, green, gold, orange, or red as it moves through light. Each pendant has its own pattern, glow, and internal colour movement.
What is an opal doublet, and why is it used in jewelry?
An opal doublet has a thin precious opal face bonded to a supportive backing. This lets the colour and flash of the opal show beautifully while giving the stone extra stability for pendant wear.
Why does the oxidized silver frame suit this opal?
The darker hammered silver creates contrast around the opal, making the bright colour play feel stronger. The organic oval frame also gives the pendant a rugged handmade feeling rather than a polished commercial look.
Is this pendant subtle enough for daily wear?
Yes. This is a small-to-medium oval pendant, approximately 3.5 to 4 cm long depending on the selected piece. It has enough opal colour to stand out, but it is still easy to wear on a cord, chain, or choker.
What is Opal traditionally associated with?
Opal is traditionally associated with creativity, inspiration, emotional expression, intuition, personal truth, and inner vision. Many people connect it with the Crown Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Libra energy, Scorpio energy, and October birthstone meaning.
Can I choose which Opal Doublet pendant I receive?
Yes. This is a collection with natural variation in colour, pattern, flash, and stone shape. You are welcome to message before or after ordering to choose from the available pieces.
How should an Opal Doublet be cared for?
Opal doublets should be kept away from prolonged water exposure, strong heat, perfume, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, swimming, bathing, and rough impact. Store it dry and separately to protect the opal surface and oxidized silver finish.
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:
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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:
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