This dainty opal necklace is a real showstopper with it's synthetic fire opal beads. The opals are placed onto our 14k gold filled, sterling silver or rose gold filled chain in your choice of lengths for just the right fit.

Minimal necklace that will draw attention as its blue opal noticeably sparkles in an array of colors. Photos do not do this opal justice!

✦ 14K Gold Filled, Sterling Silver or Rose Gold Filled
✦ Blue or White Lab Opal - 5mm

✦ Handmade to order, please allow 3-5 days for us to make your item before shipping

✧ Necklace shown in photo #1 is gold filled the length is 15"



Matching earrings also available:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252542711
https://www.etsy.com/listing/489459961 (last photo)

UPGRADE TO A LOBSTER CLASP:
✦ https://www.etsy.com/listing/279125294

UPGRADE TO A MAGNETIC CLASP:
✦ https://www.etsy.com/listing/274880018

✦✦✦ NATURAL OPAL VS LAB CREATED OPALS ✦✦✦

Opal is hydrated silica and an amorphous mineral. In its’ natural form, Opal consists of closely packed aggregate spheres of silica as silica oxide, and water in varying amounts up to 15%. These spheres are arranged in a series of layers allowing light to pass through, defracting at specific points, creating the play of colors that attracts us to Opals. The larger the spheres, the more vibrant the colors produced. Referred to as “as common opals”, are those which lack the colored sparkle of the “precious opals“, though both are used in jewelry.

Lab Created Opals have found their rightful place in the World Gem Market. there are different references to these Opals including synthetic, simulated, and mosaic.

Synthetic Opal: is created in a Lab, but its’ properties, chemical, optical and physical, are identical to that of a naturally occurring Opal.

Simulated Opal: is also created in a Lab, and is optically identical to natural Opal, but does not have the same physical and chemical characteristics.

ALL varieties are quite beautiful! The simulated/synthetics are much hardier than their naturally occurring cousins, not so subject to temperature change, drying out, cracking or crazing. They can be, however, as expensive as the natural Opal, due to the long growing process (up to 2 years!). So, unless you are buying for investment purposes, find the stone you LOVE, and don’t worry too much about the How (or Who) of its’ creation. Enjoy it simply for the pleasure it brings!


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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• Because handmade = made with love, care, and thought.
• Ethically Sourced
• Comes beautifully gift boxed
• Crafted with care from sunny South Florida.

HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We stand by our jewelry and want you to love it too!


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GIFTS

All orders are sent packaged in a jewelry box – ready to be gifted! Upon request, we can also include a note card with your own personal message.

* PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to be greener and to keep shipping costs down, your order will arrive in ONE (1) gift box regardless of how many items purchased. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR ORDER REQUIRES MULTIPLE GIFT BOXES so we can box each gift separately for you.


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PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING

Most orders are dispatched within 3-7 business days or sooner. For detailed shipping information and current production time, please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/simpleandlayered/policy

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INTERNATIONAL TAX RATES

In an effort to inform all of my international customers, please check out this link to see if your country charges an import fee
(This is an additional tax from your country and not part of the shipping cost)


Please visit here for VAT, duty and excise tax information: http://www.uscib.org/valueadded-taxes-vat-ud-1676/