Black Opal Malya Garnet Beaded Gemstone Necklace

This exquisite beaded gemstone strand necklace features Ethiopian Black Opal nuggets with very firey red inclusions. A spectacular bib of 7 flashy opal chunks hang in the center of the piece, while gorgeous faceted malaya garnet beads surround them.

14k gold-filled beads and a matching lobster clasp fastens the necklace. A 14k gold-filled chain extender allows this necklace to be worn anywhere between 16 inches to 18 inches. 

Harness the grounding, revitalizing power of garnet, a stone of great passion. Opal enhances spiritual consciousness and encourages flashes of insight, and is also a protective stone for deep inner work and meditation.

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"Gold filled" means there is a solid layer of gold (12k, 14k, 18k or 24k) permanently bonded to a base metal, such as brass. The minimum layer of gold must equal at least 1/20th of the total weight of the piece in order for it to be designated 'gold filled.' 

Gold-filled is a beautiful and more economical alternative to solid gold, which is not affordable for everybody. Gold-filled jewelry has 100x more gold than gold-plated, and because that layer is so much thicker, it means gold-filled jewelry lasts longer and stands up to wear and tear better.