{"product_id":"iridescent-black-opal-dragon-necklace","title":"Welo Opal Dragon Necklace | Sterling Silver Dragon Talisman","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome dragons refuse to be only one color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark and mysterious at first glance, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridescent Dragon Talisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals its true colors only when the light finds it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Ethiopian Welo opal burns beside the dragon in shifting flashes of electric green, crimson, blue and gold. Its colors appear, disappear and transform with every change in angle and light. No single color can quite claim it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon Talisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an ancient artifact representing the bond between dragon and rider—a token carried when a rider cannot have their companion at their side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind medallion is individually fabricated from sterling silver, with a dragon emerging in sculptural relief from a weathered, timeworn surface. The dragon necklace comes with a 18 inch sterling silver wheat chain. Every scale, wing and claw is brought forward against deeply antiqued silver, giving the piece the feeling of an artifact with a history of its own—something carried through distant lands, passed between generations, or unearthed centuries after its rider was gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeside the dragon rests a natural Ethiopian Welo opal, treated to create its dark body color. Against that shadowed background, brilliant spectral colors seem to ignite within the stone as it moves through the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated for a rarer sort of dragon - one whose appearance cannot be defined by what you see at first glance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis talisman features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural Ethiopian Welo opal that has been treated to deepen its body color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The treatment creates a dramatic dark backdrop for the opal's natural play-of-color, allowing vivid flashes of green, red, blue and gold to emerge as the stone moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark body color is the result of treatment and should not be confused with naturally dark-bodied black opal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause opal's play-of-color changes with lighting, movement and viewing angle, this stone can look remarkably different from moment to moment. The photographs show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact opal you will receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under several lighting conditions so you can see some of its range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind Dragon Talisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-fabricated sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNatural Ethiopian Welo opal,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003etreated for dark body color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 × 1.3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised sculptural dragon hand-fabricated using an artisan impression die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-textured, distressed and antiqued finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-set opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\" sterling silver wheat chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact pendant shown in the photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually made by hand in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is the exact Iridescent Dragon Talisman shown in the photographs. Natural opal is highly responsive to its environment and may appear dramatically different depending on the light and viewing angle. This Ethiopian opal has been treated to produce its dark body color; its shifting play-of-color is characteristic of the opal itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrives in a Silverthaw Jewelry gift box, ready for gifting or keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis talisman is finished and ready to ship within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal requires a little more care than many other gemstones, as it is very porous and fragile. Avoid exposure to water, lotions, perfumes, household chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners and extreme temperature changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the opal gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth as needed. Polish the surrounding silver carefully with a soft jewelry polishing cloth, avoiding excessive polishing over intentionally darkened areas, as polishing can remove the antiqued finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthaw Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573282312357,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0711\/7477\/files\/handmade-opal-dragon-necklace-sterling-silver.jpg?v=1791134933","url":"https:\/\/silverthawjewelry.com\/products\/iridescent-black-opal-dragon-necklace","provider":"Silverthaw Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}