Chilean Blue Opal Pendant - SOLD 1.137" vikingaxe Fifty-million years ago

Fifty-million years ago

This material also featured in the Age of Dinosaurs collection

The estimated age is 25

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995" crinoid fossil plate that dates to about 323

Chilean Blue Opal Pendant - SOLD 1.137" vikingaxe Fifty-million years agoAndean blue opal is a translucent form of the gemstone, often infused with dark brown or black dendritic crystals across its surface. Like other opals, the gemstone forms from silica rich water filtering through porous sandstone, depositing the mineral to be heated and pressurized into the beautiful gem. This pendant contains a polished 1. 137" gem of Andean blue opal from Chile set into a sterling silver prong. It comes with an 18" silver chain in a