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Australian Boulder Opal Pendant, 9ct Yellow Gold, 5.41g

Australian Boulder Opal Pendant, 9ct Yellow Gold, 5.41g

$650.00 AUD
$650.00 AUD
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Boulder opals are the most fabulous thing - and this native Australian beauty is such a reminder of the power (and age) of nature. Rock cracks filled with silica rich water put under and immense amount of pressure and left for a very long time, form these amazing boulder opals. This beauty features the most fabulous delicate veins of blue and turquoise. Like flying over a desert plain with rivers and tributaries flowing through. Catch these rivers in the light and the bright blue and turquoise is electric. 

This fabulous large cabochon is held in a four claw setting and frame, from a lovely large jump ring which will go over most of your chains or clasps.

Particulars: 

Weight 5.41g

Width 24.3 x 17.75mm boulder opal in a gold frame hanging from a large oval gold jump ring (7 x 4.25mm internal dimension)

Hallmarks  - none - acid tested for 9ct gold 

Condition - stone is a natural boulder opal - formed over 1000s of years where the silica rich water runs in the cracks - so there are natural rock marks front and back - please see pics for details. The jump ring and bail both show some signs of wear - still got life in them.

Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by - please get in touch to discuss options.

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Current prices are: $40 for sizing down, $40 for rhodium plating (all white gold rings), and sizing up starts at $50 - and depends on the carat of gold, width of band and number of sizes. These are subject to change at any time and remain linked to the volatile changes in precious metals.

Time frames - sizing is usually complete within 3 weeks.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

Invoices will be issued at the start of each month and we ask they are paid before the start of the following month.

We issue all invoices through the website, and it accepts all cards, Shop Pal, Paypal and Afterpay as payment.

Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

All items are sent trackable, fully insured and requiring a signature on delivery.

Any items leaving Australia will have a signed customs declaration stating what is in the box.

Any duties, taxes or import fees for international items are not the responsibility of Vintage Jewellery Hoarders.