Doublet Opal and Diamond Drop Pendant | Pear Shape | 9ct Yellow Gold

A doublet opal and diamond pendant in 9ct yellow gold. The opal is soft blue, with small flashes of green, orange and pink scattered through it, more gentle shimmer than bold flash. A smooth, generous yellow gold bezel wraps the whole edge. It's the most protective setting for an opal, and it frames that pale blue in warm metal.

Opal: Pear-shaped doublet opal
Diamond: One round brilliant diamond
Metal: 9ct yellow gold
Setting: Bezel set
Chain: Sold separately
Pair with: Matching Drop Earrings

About opal
Opal is made of tiny silica spheres stacked in a regular pattern, and its play of colour comes from light diffracting between them. The size of the spheres decides which colours appear. A doublet is a thin slice of natural precious opal bonded to a dark backing. The backing makes the slice stronger and deepens its colour, so a doublet gives you real opal colour at a more accessible price than a solid stone.

Hardness: 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than most gemstones. The bezel protects the edge, but take it off for the gym, gardening or cleaning. Don't soak a doublet or wear it swimming or in the shower, because water can work into the bonded layer over time and cloud it. Wipe it clean with a soft damp cloth.
Birthstone: October

More on this stone
Want to know more about opal? Read our Opal Birthstone Edit for a closer look at its colour, wearability and what to look for when choosing one.