'Alira' Crystal Opal Pendant 18ct Gold
100% GENUINE AUSTRALIAN OPAL
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
FREE INSURED WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Radiant and refined, the ‘Alira’ opal pendant celebrates the natural magic of this Australian gemstone. Handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold, this elegant design features a teardrop-shaped solid dark crystal opal from Lightning Ridge—famed for producing the world’s rarest opal stones. The opal’s surface comes alive with vibrant multi-colour flashes in a captivating floral pattern, glowing with light and movement. A smooth bezel setting enhances its brilliance while offering exceptional strength and comfort for everyday wear. Comes with a complimentary gold-plated display chain.
Key Features
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Authentic Lightning Ridge Dark Crystal Opal: Natural, untreated solid opal ethically sourced from Australia’s renowned Lightning Ridge mines
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Mesmerising Play-of-Colour: Vivid multi-coloured tones with a delicate floral pattern that dances beautifully in the light
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18ct Yellow Gold Setting: Sleek, polished bezel design enhances the opal’s luminosity while providing durability and lasting comfort
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Certified Authentic: Accompanied by a signed Black Star Opal E-Certificate of Authenticity for assurance and peace of mind
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Free Express Worldwide Shipping: Fully insured, trackable delivery within Australia and to the USA, UK, Canada, Europe and beyond
Why You’ll Love This Opal Necklace
‘Alira’ is a graceful statement of understated luxury. Its luminous Lightning Ridge black crystal opal glows with shifting colour and depth, perfectly framed by warm yellow gold. Both classic and contemporary, this pendant captures the soul of Australian opal—a jewel to wear, cherish and pass down for generations.
Product Details
Shipping & Returns
- Fast dispatch from Australia
- Free insured & tracked global shipping
- 30 day returns - Shop with confidence
We provide free, fully insured and trackable shipping, ensuring your purchase is protected from dispatch through to delivery. Every parcel is carefully packaged to safeguard your jewellery in transit. And with our hassle-free 30-day returns policy, you can shop with complete confidence.
Standard Shipping
Australia: Approx. 2–8 business days
International: Approx. 8–12 business days
Express Shipping
Australia: Approx. 2–4 business days
International: Approx. 5–8 business days
Please note: Delivery timeframes are estimates only and do not include delays caused by international customs processing, transit interruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
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About Crystal Opals
Australian crystal opal is a natural precious opal known for its transparent to semi-transparent body tone and vibrant play-of-colour. Many of the world’s finest crystal opals are mined in Coober Pedy, South Australia, where opal miners have been discovering gemstones since 1915.
Unlike opaque opals, crystal opals allow light to pass through the stone, creating exceptional depth and brilliance. Each crystal opal forms naturally over millions of years, meaning no two stones are ever identical. Read more about Australian opals.
Opal Care
Proper care is crucial to preserve the beauty and brilliance of opal gemstones and opal jewelry. To keep your opal products looking radiant for years, it's essential to follow safe cleaning practices and handle them with care. Read more about how to care for your opal jewellery.
Sustainability
Sustainability is increasingly important in today’s world and holds growing significance within the global gemstone industry. For Australian opals, sustainability goes beyond ethical mining - it encompasses supporting the communities and preserving the unique ecosystems that rely on the opal industry. Read more about why sustainability matters for the Australian opal industry.
FAQs
Have questions about opals, payments, shipping or returns? Our FAQ page has all the answers you need, including ring sizing, gift wrapping, and caring for your opal. For this more information check out our FAQ Page for quick answers.
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