Lightning Ridge Opal Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
This Lightning Ridge opal pendant has a relaxing coolness with these beautiful blue and green colors! From the Lightning Ridge Collection by John Ford, this handmade pendant is a true collector’s piece. The opal is solid, not a doublet or triplet, from Lightning Ridge, Australia. Lightning Ridge is a town in north-western New South Wales, Australia near the southern border of Queensland. Opal mining is the main source of income for the town. The Aboriginal explanation for the opals discovered in the Lightning Ridge area is as follows. According to an aborigine legend, a huge wheel of fire fell to earth and sprayed the countryside with brilliant opals. The designer, John Ford, travels to Lightning Ridge to procure the opals himself and create these amazing one-of-a-kind opal jewelry pieces.
Gemstone(s)
Read more about this gemstone here: Opal
Main Gemstone Shape
Main Gemstone Dimensions
• .60 x .40 inches
Total Carat Weight of Main Gemstone
• 1.83
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