{"product_id":"australian-opal-beaded-candy-necklace-14k-gold","title":"Australian Opal Beaded Candy Necklace in 14K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Opal Beaded Candy Necklace in 14K Gold doesn't shout. It glows. More than 135 carats of genuine Australian opal beads from Coober Pedy are hand-knotted on pale lavender silk and finished with a solid 14K yellow gold lobster clasp and our 14K gold quality tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach opal bead flashes pink, green, gold, and electric blue as it moves. At 19.6 inches, this gemstone candy necklace sits just below the collarbone, and it's one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpal From Coober Pedy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia produces most of the world's precious opal, and Coober Pedy, in the South Australian outback, is its best-known opal field, often called the opal capital of the world. These beads were chosen for their play of color, clarity, and natural glow, so every bead on this strand is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Play of Color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay of color is the shifting rainbow flash that makes precious opal so mesmerizing. It comes from tiny silica spheres inside the stone that bend light, so the colors change as you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Luxury Candy Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/beaded-candy-necklaces\"\u003ecandy necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e are gemstone bead necklaces inspired by the colorful sugar-bead necklaces of childhood, made with real stones, silk, and gold. This one is our most luxurious take: a heavy, glowing strand of precious opal beads that feels both playful and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Knotted on Lavender Silk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery opal bead is hand-knotted on silk dyed to echo the soft tones in the stones. The knots protect each bead from rubbing, keep the strand from scattering if it ever breaks, and give the necklace a fluid, graceful drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 135 carats of Australian opal beads from Coober Pedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted on pale lavender silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 14K yellow gold lobster clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 14K gold quality tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips free:\u003c\/strong\u003e on jewelry orders of $150 or more, same day for orders placed by 4PM ET, Monday through Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear an Opal Bead Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn Its Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the opals do the work. Wear it with ivory, navy, black, or a silk slip dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLayered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a longer gold chain or other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/beaded-candy-necklaces\"\u003ebeaded candy necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e for depth and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Our Opal Necklaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis necklace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 carats of Australian opal beads, 19.6 inches, our most luxurious strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/australian-opal-heishi-candy-necklace-14k-gold\"\u003eAustralian Opal Heishi Candy Necklace in 14K Gold\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e heishi-cut Australian opal, a slimmer, more delicate strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/peruvian-pink-opal-beaded-candy-necklace\"\u003ePeruvian Pink Opal Beaded Candy Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft, milky pink opal, an everyday pastel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn October Birthstone Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/october-birthstone-jewelry-opal\"\u003eOpal is the October birthstone\u003c\/a\u003e, a symbol of hope and creativity. This opal gemstone necklace is an heirloom-worthy gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctober birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilestone birthdays and anniversaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush presents and big celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreating yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop Coral Strands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Australian opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e from Coober Pedy, Australia's best-known opal field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid 14K gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e clasp and quality tag, not plated or filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-knotted in Key West:\u003c\/strong\u003e every opal bead is knotted by hand on silk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real studio:\u003c\/strong\u003e we ship from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal people:\u003c\/strong\u003e text us at (305) 767-3185 with any question and you'll reach a real person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It's one of a kind, so the necklace pictured is the one you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the clasp solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The lobster clasp and quality tag are solid 14K yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs opal delicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Opal is softer than many gemstones, so treat it gently. With basic care, it lasts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do Australian opals come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia produces most of the world's precious opal. Coober Pedy, in South Australia, is its best-known opal field, and the opal in this necklace comes from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is play of color in opal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay of color is the shifting rainbow flash in precious opal. It's created by tiny silica spheres inside the stone that bend light into different colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an opal candy necklace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opal candy necklace is a hand-knotted opal bead necklace inspired by childhood candy necklaces. Ours is made with genuine Australian opal, silk, and solid 14K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs opal the October birthstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Opal is the October birthstone, symbolizing hope and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is this necklace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is 19.6 inches long and sits just below the collarbone on most women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you care for an opal necklace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from perfume, lotion, and hair products, and take it off before swimming or showering. Store it in a cool place out of direct sunlight, and wipe the beads gently with a soft, damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e135 carats of glow, knotted by hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the Australian Opal Beaded Candy Necklace in 14K Gold to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 4PM ET, M-F, ship same day from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory. Have a question? 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