Opal Pendant (Opalite) VG281

Material: Natural Opal pendants
Shape: Pencil-shaped pendants available for wholesale.
Size:40-60mm

1. Origin

This item is marked Opalite, a man-made opal-like glass material rather than natural opal (natural opal comes mainly from Australia, Ethiopia, Mexico and Brazil). This item is a pendant measuring 40-60 mm.

2. History

Natural opal has been treasured as a gemstone since ancient times. Because high-quality natural opal is relatively expensive, a range of man-made imitation materials appeared from the 20th century onwards, and opalite is one of the common ones, widely used in the spiritual-goods market.

3. Usage

The product page notes that the pendants measure 40-60 mm and are available for wholesale. Man-made glass is easy to care for with a soft cloth, and prolonged soaking and strong impacts should be avoided.

4. Function

The product page notes that although opalite is man-made, it is valued for a soft radiance like that of natural opal. Practically, the pendant serves as everyday jewellery, a decorative item and a retail item.