{"product_id":"ethiopian-opal-strand","title":"Ethiopian Opal Strand","description":"\u003cp\u003eEthiopian welo opal rondelles — 2–3 mm, hand-strung on natural white silk and finished with solid 14k yellow gold end rings. Each bead is translucent and lit from inside with play-of-color: flashes of blue, green, red, and orange that shift as the strand catches the light. An open-length strand, sold without a clasp; it closes on a charm lock (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Object\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethiopian Opal Strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-length Ethiopian opal strand — hand-strung on white silk, finished with solid 14k yellow gold end rings; closes on a charm lock (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made to order in 14\"–24\" lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Ethiopian welo opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rondelle (flat-sided round bead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent body — mostly clear to milky — with strong play-of-color: blue, green, red, and orange flashes visible in most beads at most angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Welo opal from the Wollo region of Ethiopia is prized for its fire. Every bead is unique; the strand reads as a run of small internal fires rather than a uniform color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk \u0026amp; end rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural white silk, hand-strung in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 14k yellow gold at each terminus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe strand ships open-ended with a small yellow-gold jump ring at each terminus. Both ends attach to a charm lock (or any two-ended clasp) of your choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\", 16\", 18\", 20\", 22\", 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 mm rondelle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — the strand closes on a charm lock (sold separately). The two end rings accept any two-sided clasp or lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs a length guide: 14\" sits at the base of the neck; 18\" falls to the collarbone; 22\"–24\" lies below the collarbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Ethiopian welo opal, mined in the Wollo region of northern Ethiopia — a hydrophane opal with characteristic play-of-color\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA note on hydrophane opal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Welo opal absorbs water. Avoid prolonged submersion (swimming, long baths) and don't store it in a sealed plastic bag. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear. A little care, and it will hold its color for a lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural white silk cord, hand-strung in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 14k yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more on our approach to stones → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catherinepeck.com\/pages\/on-stones\"\u003eOn Stones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis piece is made to order. Production begins after your order is placed. Please allow 3–6 weeks from purchase to delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully insured shipping via UPS or USPS, calculated at checkout by package weight. Signature required on delivery. Complimentary on US orders over $500 and international orders over $1,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"Catherine Peck","offers":[{"title":"14\"","offer_id":55306019963159,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\"","offer_id":55306019995927,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\"","offer_id":55306020028695,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\"","offer_id":55306020061463,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\"","offer_id":55306020094231,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\"","offer_id":55306020126999,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8583\/5799\/files\/21_03047106-45a9-4ccd-b90f-c4a9415281b7.png?v=1790088833","url":"https:\/\/catherinepeck.com\/products\/ethiopian-opal-strand","provider":"Catherine Peck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}