A shard of Australian opal shell* displays a unique stripe pattern of green flashfire alternating with colorless white opal.  The pendant features a sterling silver scallop shell bail and looks amazing on either a chain or a cord.  The pendant is approximately 3/8 inches (0.9 cm) wide by 1 7/8 inches (4.8 cm) tall.  The opal is backed with a black epoxy.  The stone was cut by local artisan, Bruce London.

Caring for the Opals:  Avoid exposing the opal to sharp temperature changes and be sure to remove opal jewelry before bathing or swimming.  When storing your opals, avoid low humidity environments like safety deposit boxes as this will potentially cause your opals to dry out and crack.

*What are opalized seashells?  Essentially they are ancient shells that as they turned to fossils while buried in the sand, their environment transformed them into opals.  Over 100 million years ago, the Eromanga Sea covered much of inland Australia.  Many fossils are found in these ancient beds today, including opalized seashells.