{"product_id":"sunset-shimmer","title":"Sunset Shimmer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opal Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pipe boulder opal from Queensland and it's one of the more unusual formations you'll come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe opals form when silica-rich water seeps into cylindrical cavities left behind by ancient plant roots or organic matter buried in ironstone. Over millions of years, the silica hardens inside those tubes, creating opal in rounded, organic pipe shapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTilt it one way and you get a rolling wash of red and orange fire. Tilt it again and green and gold take over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold, vivid, and impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Possibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated teardrop shape makes this a natural for a statement ring, something that sits long on the finger and catches the light every time you move. It would also work beautifully as a pendant, worn close to the skin where the colour shifts with you throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, this is a piece you reach for when you want to feel like yourself, turned up a notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis opal comes finished as a hand fabricated bezel set ring or pendant in sterling silver. The bezel is hand filed to follow the exact curves of this stone, wrapping it securely while keeping the full face of the opal visible. Every piece is polished to a high shine finish before it leaves the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant Something Different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after gold, a chunkier band, decorative details, or anything custom, send me a message on Instagram [@the_silver_finch] and I'll sort a quote for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis opal has been photographed in both light and shade to give you a good representation of the colour, but opals are natural stones and the play of colour may vary slightly from what you see in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave a note in your cart letting me know:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing or pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e your ring size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\" or 18\" chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipe boulder opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 21.5mm x 8.5mm 4.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.6ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: \u003cspan\u003eFull spectrum fire, red, orange, gold and green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Silver Finch NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45199297511619,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5721\/1331\/files\/FD070EC5-BD11-4F0F-BD06-05950F8CE751.jpg?v=1780791319","url":"https:\/\/thesilverfinchnz.com\/en-gb\/products\/sunset-shimmer","provider":"The Silver Finch NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}