$249.00
Classic black fire opal necklace made with a 925 sterling silver or 14k vermeil finish settling and matching chain which has an extension chain with an opal bead accent with the top quality grade natural opal gemstone in AAA and AAAA quality grade ( if available) featuring predominantly red and green glowing flashes of bright fire visible against the dark background with dramatic contrast.
The opal is also offered in AA quality grade which is not supposed to be sold in this shop, but I am trying to get rid of many darker stones for a very cheap price. Some people might actually prefer dark gemstones without flashing fire or loud intense colors, so it is offered as an alternative option to the original item and differs from the better quality black opals by a lot.
The opal is offered in oval faceted 8x6mm, 9x7mm size gemstone set in a traditional pendant setting with a delicate chain in matching vermeil color in rose and yellow 14K gold and the traditional 925 sterling silver Setting with or without rhodium plated finish.
The opals in this category are stunning and mostly noticeable for the primary red fire color which is the predominant color.
The fire is visible under specific angle of viewing with the same stone looking entirely black if seen from a different angle or with the change in the light intensity when the more light is directed at the opal the brighter the fire colors are. is absolutely stunning and is quite rare due to the abundance of red fire in its play of color. Most opals have mild coloring with only a hint of red and mostly green and blue colors, which is not true for this gemstone. This opal is throwing flashes of intense red color as it interacts with the light.
No matter what size of the stone or what finish you choose this necklace will not leave you disappointed.
The cut is excellent and there are no inclusions or defects visible in this opal.
A gemstone like this will look best in a solid 14k gold setting to preserve its beauty for many years, so you can place a custom order for your necklace to be made in solid gold. Please contact me for the timeframe and pricing.
Currently available in 925 sterling silver or 14K yellow gold filled finish.
This necklace will make a great gift for someone who appreciates the beauty of black opals already - they will be delighted to have such a colorful gemstone in their jewelry collection!
Your order will arrive beautifully packaged with a a complimentary polishing cloth and care instructions sheet.
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Natural Fire Opal:
Weight: 1ct-1.5ct
Size: 8x6mm, 9x7mm, 10x8mm
Color: lots of red, black base tone,
Quality grade: AAAA best quality grade - all sizes in THIS listing
Shape: Oval faceted
Cut: Gem cut, excellent
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Necklace:
Metal: 925 sterling silver, 14K yellow or rose gold vermeil ( 14K gold filled over sterling silver type of material)
Chain is available in 18” or 16” and is accented with a lovely extension chain detail that has a genuine black opal bead at the end.
The same sizes and quality grade of black fire opal is available in more traditional cabochon cut, but I have no time to list the items before holidays, so I might only add videos to the video gallery, so you can request a custom made order for a cabochon shaped black opal as well. There are the same sizes and the same two quality grade/coloring choices to select from that bear the same appearance as far as the brightness and the intensity of the fire goes as the faceted black opal.
I will list those necklaces when I have more time to do it. Right now I am working on your orders and want to ensure that everything goes smooth and everyone gets their items on time, packaged securely and the items will bring you joy and happiness this holiday season.
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❌PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE FAQ SECTION!❌
MY SHOP IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS, AND EVERYTHING IS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL IN THE FAQ, ANNOUNCEMENT AND ITEM DESCRIPTION SECTIONS. PLEASE LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE, MAKE NO ASSUMPTIONS OR HAVE UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS BEFORE YOU READ ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN EACH ITEM DESCRIPTION.
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🟪 ORDER PROCESSING AND SHIPPING:
▪️Processing time is different from the delivery time, which is specified for every shipping method. Upgrading your shipping method to Express does not change the processing time, so if you need your order ASAP, you will have to contact me with a request to expedite your order and make sure that I have received your request and confirmed that I will be able to make your order by the required deadline
▪️I WILL DO MY BEST TO SHIP ALL ORDERS AS SOON AS I CAN, BUT IT IS BUYERS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO TIMELY PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY DEADLINES FOR THEIR ORDER TO BE DELIVERED BY.
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🟣 Watch the videos of unlisted items!🟣
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🟢NATURAL OPAL VIDEO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0QG3I1FjGk6iaE
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🟢NATURAL OPAL PHOTO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0Q5TrL9Vy4iA1
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🟢MOISSANITE VIDEO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0Q5Ch67RRd6sN
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🟢 MOISSANITE PHOTO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0Q5sbynCGEJ7nd
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🟢 MIXED GEMSTONES VIDEO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0Q5HebQJGGeT5s
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🟢 MIXED GEMSTONES PHOTO GALLERY:
📌 https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0QJR2a4LGFgBoi
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🟪ADDITIONAL TIME CONSIDERATIONS:
▪️Processing time varies between different items and I soften update it depending upon the time of the year, my ability to work, the volume of orders I have received or the item you are ordering as well as other factors.
▪️During MAJOR HOLIDAYS such as Christmas processing time is reduced to JUST A FEW DAYS as well as during the month of OCTOBER when the processing time is the shortest. ORDERS OFTEN SHIP WITH FREE EXPRESS MAIL DURING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS.
▪️Solid gold jewelry MIGHT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PROCESSING TIME, because each item needs a setting which is made from scratch for every new order.
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🟪URGENT ORDERS - PLEASE READ THIS:
▪️ RULE # 1: ALWAYS INFORM ME ABOUT THE TIMEFRAME FOR YOUR ORDER!
▪️Please communicate your time considerations regarding when you are planning a certain event or what date you schedule your travel plans for etc., through a personal message, a note included with your order or by emailing me directly. I will do my best to deliver your order by the date you need.
▪️USPS since 2020 GIVES NO GUARANTEE OF TIMELY DELIVERY for First Class Mail and Priority Mail. For this reason I often upgrade shipping to FREE EXPRESS MAIL for orders that need it or orders delayed by a few days.
The decision to upgrade shipping is made at my sole discretion and Express shipping is NOT GUARANTEED FOR ALL ORDERS, so to make sure that your order ships with Express mail please make sure to upgrade your shipping during check out if it is REALLY important for you to receive it by a specific date.
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🟢 SHIPPING UPGRADE LISTING:
📌 https://www.etsy.com/listing/665407743/upgrade-to-express-mail-or-priority-mail?ref=listings_manager_grid
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🟪MATERIALS AND QUALITY STANDARD:
▪️I use only high quality precious metals and natural gemstones in creating my jewelry. The quality standard for this shop is set to be especially high.
I use my best quality stones for creating items offered at this shop, so each and every item is not only made to order but is typically made with perfect or nearly perfect gemstones, with excellent time consuming level of craftsmanship seen in every detail.
▪️I do not use stock photos for a reason: I design everything myself, and take my own photos of the items upon completion of the item so you can be sure that the jewelry sold through this store is going to look exactly as pictured with the exception of gemstones, which are unique and never look the same.
I did my fair share of online shopping to understand how rare it is to find a real quality jewelry - if you think that a cheaper price will bring you the same or almost the same item, you are making a mistake especially when it comes to certain countries and many Etsy sellers who drop ship mass produced goods and pass them for “handcrafted” items. I put as much time into creating each “made to order” piece as is necessary to bring it to achievable perfection. But unfortunately, this approach often creates a conflicting imbalance between my own personal life and schedule and the ability to ship orders as fast as many buyers are expecting. Whenever I do try to ship every order as soon as possible I get energy burnout, which simply doesn’t allow me to do anything at all for a few days up to a few weeks. For this reason I will have to limit personalized assistance to potential buyers in favor of providing an updated clear and detailed information about the available items, which can be easily understood and illustrated by anyone.
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🟪PAYMENT PLANS ARE WELCOME:
▪️I accept very flexible payment plans with minimum $100 per month payments. Payments are accepted ONLY to my PayPal account to avoid making unnecessary listings for each installment. It is very secure and is subject to the same money back guarantee as well as purchase protection provided by PayPal as you get through Etsy so direct payments are no longer considered dangerous
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🟪UNDERSTANDING NATURAL OPAL:
▪️ Opal is very unique and colorful gemstone like no other. EVERY OPAL IS CHANGING COLORS CONTINUOUSLY IN RESPONSE TO THE LIGHT ANGLE OR INTENSITY.
This makes photographing them extremely difficult, so YOU MUST READ THIS to learn some typical properties of this gem and KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR OPAL JEWELRY AND HOW TO BEST CARE FOR IT.
📌 https://www.kissedbyfirejewelry.com/post/900279778388/understanding-natural-opal-must-read
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🟪NATURAL OPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUES - A MUST READ ARTICLE FOR ALL:
▪️As much as they are beautiful natural opals are extremely difficult to represent objectively on photos and sometimes on video as well. This can result in a potential dissatisfaction on behalf of a customer because they might have different expectations from their purchase, because opals are such tricky chameleons.
▪️Please keep this in mind when you are looking through the available items, because the item you will receive WILL definitely look different from the listing photos, which is ABSOLUTELY NORMAL. Even if the two opals have the same quality and brightness - they still will offer their own unique way of interacting with the light, which is what defines the Opal and gives it its “personality”.
Most listings contain photos of a few very similar opals unless indicated otherwise. You will receive an opal that looks very very close to the ones pictured in the listing photos.
▪️Black opals are PREDOMINATELY DARK gemstones and won’t appear as bright as the listing photos due to their dark overall base tone, which makes the play of color appear and “come to life” ONLY during movement as the stone interacts with different light sources in various settings and at different angles.
This interaction produces a specific “picture” that is being seen on a still image, but it will continue to change as the light around the opal changes, so it is IMPOSSIBLE to show what a fire opal actually looks like, because it is a CONTINUING PROCESS and not any particular set of colors on a background. This process is responding to the INTENSITY OF LIGHT, and photos are ALWAYS TAKEN UNDER DIRECT LIGHT SOURCE. This particular aspect of opal photography causes A LOT OF CONFUSION AND DISAPPOINTMENT coming from those who are UNPREPARED TO VIEW THE SAME OPAL WITHOUT THE DIRECT LIGHT SOURCE. When seen under different light or at a different angle - the opal WILL LOOK ABSOLUTELY DIFFERENT FROM ITS OWN PHOTO, so please read as much information about this issue as you can find to avoid being disappointed with your purchase.
▪️Any natural opal will look much brighter under artificial light and much duller under the natural light. That’s how you can tell that it is indeed a natural opal.
Opal is always changing its colors and never shows the exact same combination of colors with the same level of brightness, so expecting it to look like ANY PHOTO is simply unrealistic.
When an opal is seen in motion it looks entirely different almost every second following any minute changes in the angle of light or
Red colored fire in an opal will not turn a black opal into a garnet - it is a BLACK opal, so please be prepared that the beauty of this gemstone is going to be SUBTLE especially at first, but quite fascinating in its own progression.
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🟪GENERAL RETURN POLICY CONDITIONS:
‼️YOU WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE A REFUND IF SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOUR ORDER.‼️
▪️However you should have a VALID REASON to request a refund, which needs to be clearly explained since your item was made to order especially for you starting from scratch and until completion.
▪️Custom made items including the solid gold pieces are not returnable due to high cost of materials, earrings cannot be returned due to hygienic reasons; used, worn or damaged jewelry and pieces missing a signature tag are not eligible for a return due to the fact that only a buyer is responsible for the present condition and safety of their possessions, which include their previous purchase from my store.
▪️Zero tolerance policy towards discrimination, accusations and slander, attitude of superiority and exaggerated sense of self importance. I have the same rights as you do, so respectful attitude is required to resolve your issue.
▪️ RETURN PROCESS is explained further in the next “Must Read” category post below:
📌 https://www.kissedbyfirejewelry.com/post/900285147742/return-policy-details-conditions-process
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💟Each item I create is always made with care, attention and love. This started as a passion and not as a business, and I am really trying bring that passion into my work at every level and in every aspect.
I really appreciate the opportunity to bring something joyful and beautiful into other people’s lives: it is exhilarating to know, that something I made would mean so much for another person who would think of this piece of jewelry as a symbol of a life changing moment or a precious memory that they will carry with them through years.
This is an amazing experience for me as well - another beautiful example of the interconnectedness of all things you in the Universe.
💙 BY SUPPORTING MY STORE YOU SUPPORT ALL WOMEN RUN SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ON A PERSONAL LEVEL PROVIDE A LIFELINE FOR MY THREE CHILDREN AND ME AFTER I BECAME ILL AND NOT ABLE TO WORK DUE TO THE CHRONIC ILLNESS.
I AM BLESSED WITH HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE MY CHILDHOOD DREAM AND FIND MY OWN UNIQUE PLACE IN THIS WORLD.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR YOUR INTEREST AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF MY WORK - I WOULD HAVE NEVER FOUND MY TRUE HOME WITHOUT YOU! 💙
1-2 weeks
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
- If you are dissatisfied with your item due to my negligence, forgetfulness, oversight or confusion I GUARANTEE YOUR MONEY BACK IN CASE I MADE A MISTAKE WITH YOUR ORDER. Just let me know what happened, make sure the item is UNWORN, in its original condition, WITH A SIGNATURE TAG STILL ATTACHED and provide photos or description of the problem, and I WILL REIMBURSE YOU OR WILL PROVIDE A FREE EXCHANGE or REPAIR.
For gold jewelry I can only provide a sufficient repair to correct the issue. Gold jewelry is not refundable unless the item is significantly damaged and it is my direct fault.
Earrings and custom orders are non refundable. Earrings fall under the category of personal items and can't be returned for hygienic reasons.
I set the MAXIMUM processing time of 3-4 weeks but the exact time required to fulfill an order varies greatly depending on a combination of multiple factors both objective and personal.
▪️Processing time is different from the delivery time, which is specified for every shipping method. Upgrading your shipping method to Express does not change the processing time, so if you need your order ASAP, you will have to contact me with a request to expedite your order and make sure that I have received your request and confirmed that I will be able to make your order by the required deadline
▪️I WILL DO MY BEST TO SHIP ALL ORDERS AS SOON AS I CAN, BUT IT IS BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO TIMELY PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY DEADLINES
Opal jewelry is EXTREMELY FRAGILE and cannot come in touch with any liquid including water.
Please make sure you DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR OPAL JEWELRY TO WATER!
- Do not wash hands, take shower, do strenuous activity, run errands, clean the house or exercise with opals still on.
- Take off before bed and clean and buff the metal parts regularly to avoid using chemical cleaners.
- Micro paved Jewelry cannot be placed into an ultrasonic Jewelry cleaner due to the shaking, which might cause the tiny stones to fall out.
-Jewelry damaged due to not following the care instructions IS A FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER AND CANNOT BE RETURNED, EXCHANGED OR REIMBURSED.
-“care tips” card is provided with your order.
- YOUR JEWELRY WILL AND SHOULD LOOK DIFFERENT FROM THE LISTING PHOTOS EVEN IF THE PHOTOS ARE TAKEN OF THE ACTUAL OPAL
- The truth about this gemstone is that its uniqueness, its ever changing play of color, its brilliance, color intensity or fire pattern can be fully appreciated only when seen in real life. Besides any slight change in the light angle causes complete change in the opal’s appearance and visible colors
- There is a SIGNIFICANT amount of attenuation present when you look at an opal under natural daylight compared to its artificially exaggerated brilliance seen under the artificial indoor light;
- it is NORMAL for opals to change their appearance, so please keep this in mind that even the same opal NEVER LOOKS THE SAME!
I use only precious metals: 10k, 14k solid gold and 925 sterling silver. My favorite gemstone has always been Ethiopian Welo Opal, but now I also use moissanite to create my jewelry. Both fiery gemstones are very different but are satisfying to work with as they are capable of creating a flawless piece of beauty and perfection to be the result of my creative effort. I do not settle for mediocre or ordinary: my jewelry is made with RARE and UNIQUE gemstones. I personally test precious metals and gemstones for authenticity, and guarantee that all materials used in my jewelry are safe, hypoallergenic, authentic and are original designs - never something that was mass produced or made to resell. My jewelry is original and offers true value.
I have recently introduced an initiative that allows everyone to have a custom made version of any item listed in my shop by changing the center gemstone into ANY GEMSTONE THAT THEY WANT. You can choose from a wide selection of birthstones and choose from any setting in my shop to create your perfect gift and mix and match pieces for making gifts for friends or family members or anyone - the idea is that the jewelry can be purchased for an AFFORDABLE PRICE and be created for you within the same processing time as the item in the listing. All of the gemstones I get are SUSTAINABLY SOURCED and are produced by small businesses that are usually local and family owned, so the process is very transparent and straightforward. Give it a try!
Now I am offering more moissanite jewelry than ever before due to the changes in the industry allowing me to purchase moissanite products that are CERTIFIED and come with a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY. The quality of the moissanite gemstones is INCREDIBLE, and the colors are absolutely stunning, so I have been working on my solid gold Bridal and Engagement Jewelry Collection featuring new and unique designs created with moissanite and natural opal in the same elegant style that I have always been offering to my customers: I adore dainty jewelry and I design with an open heart for everyone in mind, so my pieces are perfectly versatile and fit nearly any occasion. My craftsmanship and the gemstone quality is known for its highest standards.
Sep 25, 2022
Absolutely stunning!!! Shipping was fast and I am completely happy.
Dec 30, 2021
Thank you for swift delivery of a great piece!
Apr 12, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
Just received the Opal necklace it’s lovely, l didn’t give a date I need it for but emailed Julie after she received the order and she pulled all the stops out and got it to me before my wife’s birthday many thanks to you Julie
Dec 27, 2020
Beautiful opal necklace!