A necklace constructed from the fascinating dendritic black opal.
This variety of opal is named for its small inclusions resembling moss or ferns, created from iron, manganese, and other metallic oxides that harden within the stone. These metals provide both the color and design of the stone.
The body of these beads are off-white with a milky sheen. Instead of the flashy play-of-color seen in other opals, these beads display moody, web-like inclusions in black, gray, and brown shades. Whether you see mystery or whimsy, they are absolutely beautiful.
I've carefully hand-knotted these beads with soft gray silk to optimize their beauty, to secure the necklace if it should ever break, and to protect these relatively soft stones from rubbing against each other (the same reason pearls are often knotted).
(Are you interested in coordinating dendritic black opal earrings? Please see: https://www.leannebarondesigns.com/earrings)
SPECIFICATIONS
- Black Dendritic Opals: 8.5 mm round
- Length: 16 - 20 inches (4 inches of sterling extension chain)
Dendritic Black Opal Necklace Hand-knotted on Soft Gray Silk
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