This Mexican fire opal pendant is a mesmerizing piece, with a stone that is shaped like an eye, exuding an almost mystical quality. The opal itself is a captivating blend of vivid colors-greens, blues, purples, and fiery reds that shimmer and shift with every movement of light, creating and ever-changing dance of color. The gemstone’s fiery glow contrasts beautifully against it’s deep, dark, base, making it appear almost alive, like a window into another world.
The opal is set in a sterling silver bezel, which brings a sense of elegance and durability to the piece. The pendant’s backdrop is a circular plate of sterling silver, hand textured with delicate marks that give it a rich, artisanal feel. The oxidation process used adds depth and an antique charm, highlighting the intricate texture and providing a bold contrast to the luminous fire opal.
Encircling the stone are finely soldered silver embellishments, enhancing the design. The circular lines above and below the opal are also hand textured and oxidized, adding rhythm to the piece and reinforcing the organic flow. The combination of the fiery opal, hand-worked silver, and intricate design make this pendant not just a piece of jewelry, but a work of art-capturing the ever changing beauty of light, nature and craftmanship.
This opal comes from the opal mines near Queretaro in the state of Guanajuato.