Dendritic Opal Sterling Silver Pendant | Alternative April Birthstone | Gemstone Gift

Embrace the beauty of a winter forest captured in stone. These handcrafted Dendritic Opal Pendants feature striking, fern-like manganese inclusions that mimic a natural landscape. Set in a high-quality .925 sterling silver bezel, these unique gemstone pendants are available in three styles - Oval, Teardrop and Round - perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.

What you'll love about our Dendritic Opal pendants:

• Genuine Dendritic Opal: 100% natural and unique (no two are alike).

• Sterling Silver: Hand-set in a high-quality .925 sterling silver bezel for a timeless, polished finish.

• April Birthstone Alternative: A beautiful, meaningful choice for April birthdays or October (traditional) birthstone lovers.

• Shapes Available: Choose from Oval, Pear, or Circle to match your personal style.

• Unique Pattern: As these are natural stones, the "forest" pattern in your pendant will be unique to you—a tiny, wearable piece of art that nobody else in the world owns.

Colour and appearance varies, as the natural stone has intrinsic differences. The product in the images may be taken as a guide.

The mystical qualities of Opal:

• Often referred to as Merlinite, Dendritic Opal is a powerful stone for those seeking spiritual growth and emotional balance. Its healing properties include:
• Balance of Opposites: The contrast of black and white symbolizes the harmony of Yin and Yang, helping to bring balance to a hectic life
• Spiritual Connection: Known as a "Shaman stone," it is believed to enhance intuition, deepen meditation, and open a clearer connection to the subconscious.

They form part of our Dendritic Opal Jewellery Collection. which includes pendants, earrings and cufflinks.

Included with the pendant is the following:

• A information card on Dendritic Opal
• Jewellery care sheet
• Silver Polishing Cloth
• Quality Jewellery Box
• 18" Sterling Silver chain

Shipping & Gifting

• Please refer to our shipping policy for up to date information on expected delivery times and costs.  In the UK shipping is FREE on many orders, with upgrades to express delivery available.  All international orders are sent fully tracked.

• Gift Wrapping: Make it extra special. For just a small extra charge, we offer a premium gift-wrapping service – perfect for direct delivery to your recipient.

Shape: Oval, Pear or Round
Cabochon Size:
Round 23mmm diameter
Pear and Oval: 30mm length and 20mm width
Gemstone: Dendritic Opal
Colour: White/ Grey/ Black

Opal is the October birthstone and the alternative birthstone for April and the traditional gift for the 14th and 24th wedding anniversary.

The name opal is derived from the Roman word opalus meaning “precious stone”. Dendritic Opal is also known as Merlinite

Dendritic Opal may also be referred to as Moss opal or Moss agate because of the tree-like appearance, or dendrites, which comes from the Greek word dendron, meaning tree.

These dark fern link Dendrites form as water rich in manganese and iron flows along tiny cracks between layers of limestone and other rock types.

Opal is a balancing stone, which aligns the chakras and strengthens intuition and improves clarity.

• An eco jewellery box
• Sterling silver polishing cloth
• Care information
• Plastic-free packaging
• Certificate of authenticity/information card
• Free 18" sterling silver chain with every pendant purchased

In order to protect your Hepburn & Hughes jewellery and ensure that it always looks as good as new, we advise you to follow these steps.

• Use the cleaning cloth provided to clean and polish your silver. This lint-free cloth is chemically treated to improve the silver's lustre and shine and can be used for light, regular cleanings to remove tarnishing. 
• Avoid contact with perfume, skin creams, hairspray and chlorine.

• Gift wrapping for all jewellery items £4.99.
• Includes: Hepburn & Hughes gift bag
• Greeting card
• Handwritten message of your choice

Select 'Gift wrap this item' and complete your message.

Please note that the cost of gift wrapping is non-refundable.

UK orders

All orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days.

Royal Mail Tracked48: £2.99 for orders under £70, free for orders over £70.

Upgrade to Tracked24 delivery with Royal Mail for £3.99. Orders expect to be delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

International Orders

All orders are sent fully tracked within 1-2 business days.

Delivery schedules are based on Royal Mail guidance and are not guaranteed.

Please note: We do not collect local taxes and import duty on overseas orders – customs charges may be charged to the recipient.

*For more information please visit our shipping policy.

Returns

Returns are accepted for 30 days from purchase date. Please visit our refund page for more information.