Faceted Fire Opal Extra Long Necklace

Our Faceted Fire Opal Long Necklace is a rare and deeply personal piece—born from Jean Marie’s lifelong fascination with one of the most captivating gemstones on earth. Fire opal has always held a special allure for her, unlike any other stone. Its inner flame, its warmth, and its quiet intensity feel almost alive, as though each gem carries the memory of the earth’s creative force within it.

These extraordinary fire opals display glowing hues of molten honey, ember, sunset orange, and soft crimson—colors that seem to flicker and deepen as they move in the light. True faceted fire opals of this caliber are exceptionally difficult to source. Unlike more common cabochon stones, faceting requires material of unusual clarity and strength, and only a small percentage of fire opal rough is suitable for this level of lapidary work. Because of Jean Marie’s longstanding relationships with master stone cutters in India, she is able to obtain and shape stones that rarely appear on the American market.

Fire opal has been revered since ancient times, most notably in Mexico, where it was known as the sacred stone of the sun. It has long been associated with vitality, courage, passion, and creative awakening—believed to ignite one’s inner fire and strengthen the wearer’s sense of purpose and personal power. For those drawn to the energetic properties of gemstones, fire opal is closely connected to the sacral and solar plexus chakras, the centers of creativity, confidence, and personal will. It is thought to awaken inspiration, encourage bold self-expression, and restore a sense of inner strength and forward momentum.

This necklace is especially unique in its length—Jean Marie has always been drawn to creating pieces that feel distinctive and impossible to replicate. The elongated strand allows the stones to move freely, creating a fluid river of light that may be worn long, doubled, or layered. Each bead has been individually faceted and hand-strung by skilled artisans, their craftsmanship allowing the opals’ natural brilliance to fully emerge.

Strands of faceted fire opal of this beauty and scale are rarely seen, particularly in the United States. Each stone is entirely unique, and assembling a necklace of this harmony and presence requires patience, access, and a discerning eye. Once this piece finds its home, another like it may not be possible to create.

This is more than a necklace—it is a collector’s piece, carrying the warmth, strength, and living fire that first drew Jean Marie to this extraordinary stone.

Length: 81" 

Weight: 1.7 oz / 50 gr

Bead size: 4.7 mm

18 kt gold plated silver clasp

Made in India