Natural Opal Play Color Phenomenon 925 Sterling Silver Pendant with Ethiopian Welo Opal - Height: 22 mm - Width: 13 mm- 4 g

This refined 925 silver pendant houses a Welo Ethiopian opal in a round cabochon cut, measuring 10.5 mm in diameter. The stone, of remarkable purity and brightness, stands out for its intense play-of-color, where green, red, orange, and blue flashes intertwine on the surface like small flames suspended in a milky veil. Welo opals, discovered only in 2008 on Ethiopia's volcanic highlands, revolutionized the gemological landscape with their transparency and unparalleled chromatic vibrancy. The optical phenomenon that characterizes them is due to the presence of microspheres of silica arranged in regular structures: light passing through them is diffracted into shifting spectra that change depending on the viewing angle. Compared to other varieties, Welo opal is also appreciated for its greater stability, making it ideal for creating jewelry to be worn daily. Beyond its aesthetic charm, this gem carries strong symbolism: in contemporary tradition, it is considered a stone of inspiration and transformation, capable of stimulating creativity and imagination, as well as reflecting the inner light of the wearer. The polished silver setting discreetly frames the opal, allowing the gemstone to be the absolute protagonist. Wearing this pendant means carrying a fragment of the rainbow—a piece of jewelry that unites science, nature, and myth in a timeless balance.