Picturesque Opalized Petrified Wood Necklace - Natural Designer Gemstone

Opalized Petrified Wood is a fascinating geological phenomenon where the original wood structure is replace by opal, a mineral composed of hydrated silica.  

The term "wood opal" refers to the opalized wood, where the wood's organic structure has been replaced by opal. 

This process, while similar to regular petrified wood formation, results in a unique material with potentially blue or other colors. The opal replaces the wood cells, preserving the original wood's structure and patterns. 

Petrified Wood is classified as a fossil. The wood originates from trees that lived during the Miocene era, about 20 million years ago, in an ancient forest in Indonesia.  Essentially, the material is wood with its biological components replaced by minerals: mostly silica but sometimes fluorite, pyrite, or calcite.

Stone: Natural Opalized Petrified Wood.
Material: 925 Solid Silver.
Approx pendant size: 36mm x 25mm.

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Beautiful Gemstones Designed by Nature

The Henryka Designer Gemstones Collection is a celebration of completely natural and beautifully rare gemstones from across the world.

Each gemstone is carefully hand-chosen by us for its natural and un-treated colours and patterns. We look for vibrant gemstones we know you will love, as well as rare gemstones you may have never even heard of from all corners of the earth.

Instead of seeking perfection, we choose gemstones based on the natural quirks and inclusions that make them entirely unique. This means incredible stripes, bold spots, wave-like ripples and swirls that give each gemstone its own unique fingerprint.

These characterful gemstones are then cut, polished and set BY HAND into silver jewellery designs, from statement necklaces to rings, earrings and bracelets. When wearing a piece of Henryka Designer Gemstone jewellery, you can be assured that no one will ever be wearing the same piece. It is individual to you.