{"product_id":"one-of-one-boulder-opal-and-natural-diamond-pendant-necklace","title":"Boulder Opal \u0026 Natural Diamond Pendant in 18ct Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"jc-intro\"\u003eAn elongated Queensland boulder opal, fully bezel-set in 18ct yellow gold, with a diagonal cascade of natural diamonds stepping down one flank. Handmade as a single piece — the form follows the stone, and nothing about it is incidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-divider-label\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"jc-divider-label\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jc-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-one handmade pendant, this exact piece will not be made again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Queensland boulder opal in a tall, elongated form with vivid colour play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 18ct yellow gold bezel wrapping the entire perimeter of the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated natural diamonds, claw-set in a diagonal staircase down the lower flank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden scroll detail on the reverse; a hallmark of the maker's hand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"jc-divider-label\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jc-body\"\u003eBoulder opal forms when silica fills the natural voids within Queensland ironstone. The colour you see is light refracting through microscopic silica spheres, shifting as the stone moves. No two are alike in pattern, tone, or form. This stone's elongated profile has been left largely as nature determined it, shaped only where the setting demands, and enclosed in a close-fitting gold bezel that follows every curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jc-body\"\u003eThe diamonds don't frame the opal symmetrically — they step down one side in a graduated diagonal line, a structural choice that gives the piece direction and a quiet sense of movement. It's a considered compositional decision, not decoration for its own sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jc-body\"\u003eOn the reverse, a hand-engraved scroll detail sits out of sight. It's the kind of detail that belongs to the wearer alone, present whether anyone notices it or not. Everything here has been worked by hand in the Jon Crosbie workshop. The proportions, the bezel weight, the finish; each is a made decision, not a default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"jc-divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eMetal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eStone: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eNatural boulder opal, Queensland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eAccent stones: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eNatural round diamonds, claw-set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eDiamond arrangement: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eGraduated diagonal cascade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eOpal setting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eFull perimeter bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eChain: 50cm gold plated chain provided complimentary, or select \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003e18ct yellow gold for solid gold option\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eConstruction: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eHandmade, one of one\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-label\"\u003eReverse detail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003eHand-engraved scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-spec-val\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"jc-divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003eSTYLING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jc-body\"\u003eThe vertical drop of the pendant draws the eye downward, making it particularly well-suited to open necklines; a V-neck, wide scoop, or low-cut evening dress. The warm gold bezel and opal's natural green-amber-blue shift means it moves across colour palettes easily: earthy tones, deep navies, and warm neutrals all work without effort. Wear it alone as supplied, or transfer to a longer 18ct chain if you prefer it to sit lower. The piece is complete as it is, it doesn't need to be stacked, though a fine plain band on the wrist is a natural companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"jc-divider-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jc-section-label\"\u003eOCCASION \u0026amp; GIFTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jc-occasion-card\"\u003eThis is a piece for someone who has stopped being interested in things that look expensive and started caring about things that are genuinely rare. It suits a significant milestone — a landmark birthday, an anniversary, or a personal achievement that warrants more than the conventional. If you're purchasing for yourself, it's the kind of decision that tends to feel obvious in retrospect.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jon Crosbie Jeweller","offers":[{"title":"Pendant Only","offer_id":48667101692059,"sku":null,"price":5995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pendant + 50cm Chain 9ct Yellow Gold","offer_id":48679868203163,"sku":null,"price":6290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3666\/9083\/files\/IMG_0726_Boulder_Opal_Natural_Diamond_Handmade.jpg?v=1780457586","url":"https:\/\/joncrosbiejeweller.com.au\/products\/one-of-one-boulder-opal-and-natural-diamond-pendant-necklace","provider":"Jon Crosbie Jeweller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}