Australian Boulder opal and Jade necklace

Giza’s Opal

Giza's Opal reminds me of the ancient pyramids of Giza. While this gorgeous boulder opal comes from Australia, I could not resist romanticizing this beautiful piece and adding some fantasy. The colour is reminiscent of the wild wind-blown sand dunes of Egypt. The tiny flecks of colourful opal embedded within the stone areas teasing as a desert mirage. The satin cord accents this piece with the colour of Egyptian royalty.

**SIZE**

1.5 inch long

1 3/4 inch wide

Each necklace is on an antique copper coloured 24-inch fine rolo chain that can be made smaller upon request.

Boulder opal forms on ironstone boulders in Queensland. This type of opal is often cut with the ironstone left on the back, as the opal seam is usually quite thin. Leaving the ironstone on the back means that boulder opal can be very dark and beautiful in colour. The opal forms within the cavities of the boulders in both vertical and horizontal cracks. Boulders vary in shape and size, from as small as a pea, to as big as a family car. Boulder Opal has a tendency to cleave; when cleaved the "split" leaves two faces of opal, with a naturally polished face, each finished piece is unique and special. As close-to-nature talismans, Boulder Opals carry not only warm Earth energies but also the illuminating energy of Fire. They assist practical people in developing their spiritual sides and help spiritually minded people succeed in the everyday world. Boulder Opals are great for reconciling conscious and unconscious thought, bringing clarity and emotional security, and assist those who find it hard to put down roots to establish a stable home environment without sacrificing a spirit of adventure. Use these stones for perseverance when the going gets tough, and hold in earthy places to connect with the earth and plant spirits.

Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years. Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China throughout recorded history and was valued for its beauty and powers of healing and protection. It is the ultimate "Dream Stone," revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve. It is considered a powerful healing stone. An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquillity, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are.