A boulder opal with deep blue, teal, and green fire - set in a granulated hand-sculpted brass bezel.

Boulder opal forms in the ironstone bedrock of Queensland, Australia, where thin veins of opal seep into the rock over millions of years. Unlike other opals which are cut free from the matrix, boulder opal is left partially attached to its ironstone matrix, the dark backing is part of the stone, and it's what gives boulder opal its depth and intensity of color. No two stones are alike, and the play of color shifts with every angle and every light source.

The setting is made using the lost wax technique, sculpted by hand with granulation creating a textured border that frames the stone. Entirely one of a kind.

Size 8

Made in Los Angeles by Miranda Hope.

Resizing and recreation are available upon request. Orders ship next day - contact Miranda for expedited options.