Opal Pendant 3.58ct in 14K Yellow Gold with a Diamond set in White Gold

Cut as a graceful pear of 18 by 13 millimeters, this 3.58-carat Coober Pedy opal carries the rich play-of-color that made the South Australian fields famous. The broad shoulder holds the strongest fire, a spectrum that shifts and changes as the stone moves, narrowing toward the point of the pear. A single diamond set in white gold sits beside it, its cool mounting a crisp contrast to the warm 14K yellow gold that frames the opal. Richard Lewis handcrafts every piece, so no two are exactly alike, and this one is no exception.

The pendant hangs as an elegant focal drop, the pear cut lending a timeless line to the lively color. As with all natural opals, a little attention keeps it at its best. Steer clear of ultrasonic cleaners and hard knocks, and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth to keep its brilliance.