An oval opal cabochon set in a plain bezel on a fine chain, both in gold-tone stainless steel. The stone is the whole piece here — there is no surrounding stonework or pattern competing with it, just a smooth rim of metal holding an oval of green opal with the soft internal glow that opal is bought for. Because opal is a natural material, the play of colour differs from stone to stone; no two of these pendants show exactly the same pattern, and the green shifts between sage and deeper jade depending on the angle and the light. The bezel setting is the sensible choice for opal, which is softer than most gemstones at around 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale: a full metal rim protects the stone's edge in a way that claws do not. The chain is a fine cable link that lets the pendant sit as the focal point. Supplier stock is limited, so availability may be intermittent.

• Natural green opal cabochon in an oval bezel setting
• Full bezel protects the stone's edge — appropriate for a softer gem
• Gold-tone stainless steel pendant and chain
• Colour play varies stone to stone; no two are identical
• Supplied complete on its chain
• Does not tarnish; resists water and perspiration

Stone: Green Opal.

What's included: one pendant on a chain.

Ships from a warehouse in the United States. Most orders arrive within 8 to 15 business days. Manufactured in China.