Antique 14K, 10K & Black Boulder Opal conversion Ring art this cross pendant is embellished

this cross pendant is embellished with lovely light blue enameling

After many trials (including being turned into a butterfly)

then later as a necklace

feminine feel

deep blood-red garnet cabochon stone with bezel set seed pearls stationed at the North

Antique 14K, 10K & Black Boulder Opal conversion Ring art this cross pendant is embellishedBlack opals are exceptionally rare in that they are known to form in only one place: Australia. Boulder opal is found in cracks, crevices and cavities. Silica from dissolved sand trickled down cracks and crevices in ironstone boulders and the silica precipitated out of solution. Generally, the opal is found within boulders which need to be broken open. These are found in clay layers just above the ironstone. These gems have been considered for