Waterfall necklace

This delicate necklace uses sterling silver, a range of different types and cuts of Welo opals and cultured pearls to create a waterfall effect. 

Opals  have been prized for millenia - the earliest evidence we have of their use goes back to 4,000 BCE. They have never fallen out of favour. These opals are from Ethiopia and whilst Australia has been the dominant location for over 100 years, Ethiopia has come to challenge that in a very short space of time. Also known as Welo Opals,  the deposits of this wonderful gem were first identified in 1994, followed by important discoveries in 2008 and 2013. As good quality opals from Australia have become rarer and considerable more pricey, Welo Opal has become a firm market favourite.

Opals were a particular favourite in both Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts jewellery and this particular piece was chosen for an exhibition held at the William Morris Society's Headquarters in London

 The necklace is 16" long with a 2" extender.