Victorian Boulder Opal & Rose Cut Diamond Pendant

This stunning antique boulder opal pendant is a truly unique find with a captivating appearance. It is crafted from British 15k yellow gold and features a centrally set oval opal, accented by rose-cut diamonds at each compass point. The opal originates from the Koroit opal field in southwest Queensland, Australia, which is renowned for its boulder opals that uniquely combine opal with the host rock, referred to as matrix. In this pendant, the matrix exhibits a deep chocolate-brown base color, interspersed with veins of crystal opal. The dark background contrasts beautifully with the opal, enhancing its vibrant shades of red, green, gold, and more, which can be challenging to capture in photographs.

This gem evokes the imagery of a dragon’s egg or lava shimmering through cracks in the earth. If you appreciate unusual gemstones and rare opals, this pendant might be a perfect addition to your collection. It measures just over an inch in total length. 

Details: Antique 15k yellow gold pendant set with approximately 5 carats of boulder opal (Koroit, Australia) and 0.12 carats of round rose-cut diamonds; British, circa 1880s.