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Parched Earth Australian Opal Pendant

Parched Earth Australian Opal Pendant

Regular price $17,565.00
Regular price Sale price $17,565.00
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A masterwork of jewelry art, this Australian Opal Pendant captures a landscape of extremes within a boulder opal. Its fissured matrix pattern mirrors the thirsty clay of the sun-scorched desert, where vanished rivers are now flooded with precious gem. Framed by the warmth of sandblasted 18k gold and crowned by an ethereal ombré of sapphires and emeralds, this unique opal necklace translates the desert’s scorched terrain into the fluid language of high jewelry. It is a portrait of patience for the collector who finds luxury in a land transformed by heat, time, and alchemy.

Encased in a bezel setting, the opal flashes a mystical gradient of color. On the reverse, a golden tree (kissed with black rhodium) stands as a sentinel, a silent witness to centuries of stillness. The opal pendant slides seamlessly along a hidden bail. While the exterior reflects the shifting blues and violets of a desert twilight, its hidden depths carry a secret engraving—a whispered tribute to the spirit that remains standing long after the rivers have run dry. This luxury necklace serves as a talisman of enduring grace, honoring all that survives, stays, and eventually transcends.

MATERIALS

• Metal: 18k Yellow Gold with Sandblast and Polish Finish.

• Stones: 8.2ct Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia, 1.3ct Sapphires, .05ct Zambian Emeralds.

• We use natural gemstones, and some inclusions and slight variations from stone to stone should be expected. The subtle differences in each piece are part of what makes it beautiful and uniquely yours.

SHIPPING

• Some of our items are made to order or require resizing, so please allow for the necessary turnaround time (up to 4-6 weeks; sooner whenever possible).

• See our Ready To Ship Section for in-stock items.

DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions: approximately 27tall x 28mm wide x 5mm deep

• Length: 18" chain with 17" adjuster.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Caring For Your Jewelry:
Fine jewelry is delicate and should be treated with care. Avoiding any chemical exposures (ie: chlorine, lotion, etc…) and removing your jewelry during rigorous activity (ie: exercise or gardening) or at times of potential impact is advised. Please contact us at hello@nixinjewelry.com for assistance if your stone is loose or your setting is catching.

• Cleaning Your Jewelry:
Soft and or porous stones such as (solid) Opals, Turquoise, or even Pearls, can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water. Diamonds are harder, but not impervious to damage — the care instructions above are safe to apply. Unless specifically recommended by us, we advise against the use of chemical cleaners on your NIXIN Jewelry. Avoid ultrasonic devices with soft and porous gemstones as well as pave. Have your jewelry professionally cleaned as needed.

• Opal Jewelry Cleaner:
We do offer a gentle cleaning agent on-site that is safe to use on most jewelry (including Opals), though we always recommend testing a small area prior to doing a full cleaning. We offer a bottle version of our foaming NIXIN Jewelry Cleaner to handle your jewelry cleaning at home and a Jewelry Cleaning Pen you can fit in your purse and take with you wherever you go.

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