Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Pendant Necklace

The fire opal stone .75" long x.6" wide
Gold-toned metal with spring clasp
Pendant 1.75" long x 1" wide
With chain 11" long

Unmarked



Mexican Cantera Fire Opal is a vibrant and colorful gemstone that is distinctive due to its unique formation within the host rock, typically rhyolite. The term "Cantera" in Spanish means "quarry," referencing the method of extracting these stones embedded in their matrix, unlike many opals which are typically found as loose nodules. This method preserves a natural, rugged aesthetic with the opal often showcased within a beautifully contrasting rhyolitic base.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Except vintage condition

Category: Pendant Necklaces
Origin: United States
Materials: Fire Opal, Metal

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Except vintage condition