Original Pin/Pendant: Bird on Branch - SS/14K/Opal Materials:SS/14K/Opal adding a touch of luxury

adding a touch of luxury to the design

This material has long been prized by artisans for its rich color play and suitability for polished cabochon work

A playful yet sophisticated addition to any collection

Chrysocolla - derived from the Greek chrysos meaning "gold

A truly unique Courtney piece as a pure gold study in contrasts

Original Pin/Pendant: Bird on Branch - SS/14K/Opal Materials:SS/14K/Opal adding a touch of luxury1. 75" H x 2. 5" W x . 375" D OPAL: The Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica and because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl, and basalt. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia. It