Openwork Star Pendant Necklace – 925 Silver & Opal

Openwork Star Pendant in 925 Silver with Opal

A pierced star pendant in 925 sterling silver set with opal and zircon, platinum plated. 2.5g, pendant 1.4 × 1.4cm, on a 43cm adjustable chain.

Platinum Plating Over Sterling

Sterling silver tarnishes — that is simply what silver does. A platinum-plated finish over the top slows it dramatically, holding the bright white colour far longer than bare sterling would, while the 92.5% silver underneath still gives the piece its weight and its value.

The Opal

Opal is hydrated silica rather than a crystal, and its colour play comes from light diffracting through microscopic silica spheres. Every stone is unique — no two flash the same colours in the same places, which is exactly why people choose it over a uniform simulant.

Product Details

• Metal: 925 sterling silver, 92.5% silver content
• Plating: Platinum
• Stones: Opal and zircon
• Weight: 2.5g
• Pendant: 1.4 × 1.4cm
• Chain: 43cm, adjustable

Care

Opal contains water and can craze if it dries out — never leave it in a hot car or on a sunny windowsill, and never use an ultrasonic cleaner. Take the necklace off before swimming. Wipe with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and store it away from direct heat.

FAQ

Will it tarnish?
Far more slowly than bare sterling, thanks to the platinum plating. When it eventually dulls, a silver cloth on the metal brings it back — work around the opal rather than over it.