Lavender heart -Natural Australian Opal Heart Necklace with Natural Emeralds, 925 Silver

Welcome, lovely 💜 I'm an Australian opal cutter and jewelry maker ✨ (aside from the time I spend being a mommy or staring at my opals 🤩).\

This stunning natural Australian opal pendant with genuine Zambian emeralds is made with 925 silver. The heart has beautiful lavender and purple flashes, and a statement size! 💜 Rich emerald accents bring a vivid pop of color, enhancing the opal's elegance and making it a stunning complement to any ensemble. equally beautiful with casual wear and special-occasion attire.

The silver has been rhodium-plated to preserve its color and luster. The opal is a solid opal. This can be bought with or without a 925 silver chain! (Please message if you'd like a chain too!)

Aussie opals are highly prized because they *don’t lose color in water or sweat and are much less prone to cracking than cheaper Ethiopian opals. Opals set in protective bezels* are good for everyday wear! Lightning Ridge opals are the world's 5th most valuable rare gem and extremely sought after! ✨️

*Your opal will not lose color in water! So, don't worry about that! 🩵*

*Opals are light-dependent; their most vivid flashes are seen in sunlight or bright indoor light! In dull light, they do not appear as bright! Opals also have directions*, some more brighter than others! P.S. I’ve included photos and videos in different lighting so you know what to expect 🤗🖤🌌 The first image is taken with flash, showing the brightest it can look, like in direct sunlight!!

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(Important)

The back of the opal has been coated with black lacquer, and the seat of the silver setting has been darkened to enhance the opal's colors. Crystal opals display their play-of-fire most vividly against a dark background. The opals themselves are solid, thick, and naturally vibrant. The price remains the same as it would be without this enhancement, allowing you to enjoy the appearance of a much higher-value opal at a more accessible price.

With proper care, the lacquer can last a lifetime. However, prolonged exposure to water, swimming pools, saunas, or chemicals may cause it to fade over time. The opal will remain beautiful, though its colors may appear slightly less vivid.

Please note that this is not a doublet opal. Doublets consist of a thin slice of opal bonded to a dark backing, whereas these are solid opals with an enhanced backing applied solely to intensify their natural color display.

I made this piece with many hours of labor of love (literally)! I cut the heart-shaped opal from rough material sourced from Lightning Ridge, Australia. This particular ring was designed by me using CAD, and I set the stone with prongs.