14k Yellow Gold Australian Boulder Opal Bead Necklace. 50g **VIDEO*

For sale is a hand-knotted Australian boulder opal bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold clasp.  This necklace is simply stunning.  It features large round opal beads with a dark brown matrix.  Each bead displays a thick vein or patch of opalescence.  The beads are graduated in size. The larger beads are composed of 40-50% opal (vs matrix) and the smaller stones display 25-30% opal.  The opal itself is quite vivid with lots of fire.  The beads are not uniform, but display a great deal of variety in the color and appearance of the opalescence.  Some beads display primarily blue opalescence, and some have primarily green or orange opalescence.  Some beads have patches of opal, and others have a spiderweb of veins over their surface.

The opal beads are in very good condition.  They display some light scratches and scuffs, but have no visible cracks, chips or other damage.  

The 14k clasp is a large (1/2") sturdy fluted clown bead with a tongue that slides in and clicks securely closed.

***This necklace can be worn and enjoyed as it is, or taken apart and sold for the value of the beads.  Boulder opal beads of this large size and quality are quite rare, and each of the 47 beads is worth $200+.  

The item shows normal wear for a pre-owned piece (light scratches, dings, dents and scuff marks.)   

***View Youtube video by clicking this link:  https://youtu.be/UgkUbJp8tHo

Jeannie