I have been holding on to this Opal for quite some time. It's so soft and tender, the rivers of colors encompassing nearly every color in a pastel palette. Ancient Greeks believed that Opals were tears of joy from the Gods. That makes a lot of sense to me... This stone is set in a heavily oxidized, industrial setting... a reminder that tender is tough, vulnerability and softness are the bravest things we can offer to the world and to ourselves. 
 
Ethically sourced Crystal Pipe Opal set in sterling silver with fine silver bezel. Hung from an 18" sterling silver chain.