Beautiful Queensland Boulder Pipe Crystal Opal displaying all the colors of the rainbow 2.40ct set in a 9k gold bezel complemented with a VVS Mozambique Pink Rhodolite Garnet 2.65ct.
Handmade with an organically textured solid sterling silver shank with 9k gold droplets between the garnet and opal. The ring is a Size 7.
AUD $395.00 + Shipping
Pick up available Pomona 4568
Boulder Pipe Crystal Opal is found in the Central Queensland opal fields in Australia. As the name suggests it is opal formed in a pipe or tubular formation. These roundish tubes are formed in the host rock, which is mostly sandstone. The sandstone potch enhances the natural fire color in this crystal opals. Most pipe opal is green to blue fire colors but some have sunset bright fire opal colors but this is rare. The tubular pipe opal can be hollow or tubular.
The opal is a representative of justice and is a protective stone in dangerous places. Opal has always been associated with love and passion. It can also act as an emotional stabilizer.
Zodiac: Boulder opal is the zodiac stone for Cancer, Libra, Pisces, and Scorpio, and it is the astrological gemstone for the sign of Virgo.
Chakra: Boulder opal channels projective energy that can benefit all chakras.
Element: Boulder opal is assigned to the element of fire, although it can enhance all of the elements.
Caring for your Opal Jewelry
Here are some simple but important things to keep your opal jewelry looking its best
- This opal is Solid or Natural Opal and will not be affected by water.
- Oils and face creams will not damage your opal jewelry, but a build-up of these products may reduce its shine and clarity.
- Avoid constant abrasives, scrapes or a hard knock as this could damage your opal jewelry.
- Most of all enjoy your opal jewelry.