Natural Peruvian Opal Faceted Necklace

Our Natural Peruvian Opal Faceted Necklace is the embodiment of understated luxury — a modern, highly sophisticated alternative to pearls. Handcrafted in an elegant 18-inch choker length, the necklace sits beautifully along the neckline, glowing with soft milky tones of seafoam, pale celadon, warm cream, and the faintest flashes of luminous lime green. The effect is ethereal yet striking, subtle yet impossible to ignore.

Jean Marie sourced these exceptional Peruvian opals from a very special gemstone dealer who had just a few strands of this quality and coloration. Unlike the brighter commercial material more commonly found on the market, these stones possess an unusually refined softness and translucency that is becoming increasingly difficult to source. Fine Peruvian opal is mined primarily in the Andes Mountains of Peru, and because the material is relatively delicate by nature, finding stones clean enough and stable enough to facet into beautifully matched strands is extraordinarily uncommon. Many pieces on the market are opaque or heavily matrixed, while these possess the silky glow and luminous depth collectors search for.

Each bead has been individually hand cut and faceted by master stone cutters whose families have practiced this highly specialized art for centuries. Their extraordinary skill allows the stones to capture and reflect light with a soft radiance rather than an overt sparkle, preserving the natural elegance and serenity of the opal itself. The faceting elevates the necklace beyond traditional gemstone strands, giving it a polished, fashion-forward sophistication that feels both timeless and modern.

Worn at the neckline, it carries the same effortless refinement as a great pearl necklace, but with a far rarer and more unexpected presence. The subtle flashes of pale lime green moving through the creamy opalescent tones give the necklace an unmistakable freshness and individuality that feels incredibly chic against the skin.

Peruvian opal has long been associated with tranquility, emotional healing, love, and gentle clarity. Revered by many as a calming stone, it is believed to encourage openness, compassion, and emotional balance. There is a serenity to these stones that feels almost tangible when worn, a softness that mirrors their luminous color palette.

What makes this necklace especially compelling is its exclusivity. Jean Marie attempted to source stones of this caliber multiple times over the years, only to come up empty-handed. The rarity of finding opals with this creamy, almost glowing color balance — combined with the precision faceting and beautifully graduated sizing — meant that only two necklaces could ultimately be created from the material she was able to secure.

Finished with 18 karat gold plated sterling silver details, this necklace feels collected rather than manufactured, the kind of piece one discovers only occasionally in the world of fine jewelry. Elegant, modern, and impossibly chic, it is available exclusively through Pax Philomena for the woman who understands that true luxury often whispers rather than shouts.

Hand Made in India 

Bead Size 6-12 mm

Length 18" 

18 Kt Gold Plated Clasp and Details

Weight 40 gr

Hand Made in India