Here are three affordable options for those who can't afford the thousands of dollars that a high quality opal commands. While they not have the vivid play-of-color of high-grade opals, they are still an affordable pretty option. Each cabochon is slightly accented with a row of simple beading.
Option 1: Light Blue opal doublet
A doublet is a two-part stone made by cementing a thin slice of natural opal to a backing material. A dark base enhances the opal's play-of-color. This doublet is a lovely light blue.
Option 2: Blue Mosiac
Mosiac opal is a stone made is an assembled, composite gemstone created by arranging small pieces of natural opal into a mosaic-like pattern. This mosiac has different shades of blue.
Option 3: Australian White Opal
This opal has a milky base color and a slight play of color on one side that can be seen from different angles.
Each pendant is hung from a 16 inch sterling silver chain with a 1 inch extension chain. The bail is also sterling silver.
