{"product_id":"black-opal-hand-knotted-bead-necklace-sterling-silver-4","title":"Black Opal Hand Knotted Bead Necklace Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Opal Graduated Hand-Knotted Strand Necklace in Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s an undeniably sensuous allure to a hand-knotted strand of gemstones. Each bead moves with a liquid grace, the silk thread giving the necklace a supple drape against the skin. In the hand, they’re a joy to roll between your fingers, smooth and rhythmic with just the right weight. It’s a tactile pleasure, flexible and deeply satisfying. I adore layering these strands, playing with different stones, colors, and lengths, but they’re just as beautiful worn alone. Each one is knotted on silk thread chosen to complement the stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese black opals have a wonderfully moody palette of deep forest greens, smoky olive, and near-black, with flashes of electric green, blue, and occasional fiery orange. Some beads put on quite a show when the light catches them, while others are darker and more subdued, creating a mix of vivid color and shadow throughout the necklace. The smooth round beads are graduated from larger stones at the center to smaller ones toward the clasp, giving the strand a lovely shape and drape. These are more rustic in character, with some natural irregularity in the bead shapes and variations in the amount of play-of-color from stone to stone. It's a pretty way to enjoy the fascinating colors of black opal without the price tag of a more exceptional, high-grade strand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal is known for its remarkable play-of-color, an optical phenomenon created when light interacts with the microscopic structure of the stone. Dark-bodied opals can be especially striking because their darker backgrounds provide contrast for the flashes of color. In traditional crystal lore, opal is associated with creativity, imagination, emotional expression, and inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBead Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graduated smooth rounds, approximately 3–7.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18-20 inches adjustable with a 2-inch sterling silver extension chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-knotted on silk in a coordinating hue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver lobster claw clasp with 2-inch extension chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✧ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind and made with care in my studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Janine Krantz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518187860027,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/2728\/3259\/files\/IMG_1608_3584a564-7d73-4d7e-9c67-5b87efcc197f.jpg?v=1792077339","url":"https:\/\/janinekrantz.com\/products\/black-opal-hand-knotted-bead-necklace-sterling-silver-4","provider":"Janine Krantz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}