Dendritic Opal Pendant & Earring Set
Dendritic opal is known for the striking black inclusions that branch through the white stone like frost patterns or bare trees against a winter sky. This set pairs a shield-shaped pendant with matching drop earrings, each stone bezel-set in sterling silver with scalloped crown edges and black sapphires accenting the top. The result is winter imagery rendered in natural stone: pale ground, dark branching forms, a quiet luminous quality.
HIDDEN DETAIL
The back of each pendant and earring carries hand-carved snowflake details, a quiet finishing touch visible only when turned over.
DESIGN DETAILS
The pendant hangs on a 20" sterling silver chain strung with additional dendritic opal beads. Because each stone is unique, no two sets show identical inclusion patterns.
MATERIALS & CRAFTSMANSHIP
Hand-fabricated in sterling silver, set with dendritic opals and black sapphires. Original design by Stephen Walker, crafted at Walker Metalsmiths in Andover, NY. A distinctive gift for winter weddings, October birthdays (opal is the October birthstone), or anyone drawn to natural-stone jewelry.
Related pieces:
Dendritic Opal Blizzard Pendant
Dendritic Opal Necklace
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How It's Made: Lost Wax Casting
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We ship within 48 hours on business days from our Andover, NY workshop. USPS Priority (3-7 business days) is standard; FedEx and USPS Express upgrades available at checkout. Personalized items take 1-3 extra days; some made-to-order pieces take 1-3 weeks.
International shipping to Canada is $48. Other international orders are not eligible for free shipping.
30-day returns on unworn items in new condition. Customer pays return shipping. Exception: special and personalized orders are not refundable.
Exchanges: we cover domestic First Class shipping back to you on your first exchange. Exchanges ship once your return is received.
Free ring sizing within 90 days of purchase (first sizing; not available on sale or discontinued rings).
1-year craftsmanship warranty on all Walker Metalsmiths jewelry. Within the first year, we cover manufacturing defects, prong checks, polishing, chain repairs, and normal-wear fixes at no charge.
After the first year, we still service every piece we've ever made; a small fee may apply depending on the repair. All work is done by our own jewelers in Andover, NY.
Not covered: damage from chemicals, chlorine, high-impact use, abusive wear, center-stone damage, or accidental loss.
Store pieces in a clean, dry, closed location (jewelry box, bag, or pouch) to slow tarnishing and prevent scratches.
For sterling silver, lightly wipe with a polishing cloth like the Sunshine Polishing Cloth. For gold, use jewelry-cleaning solutions following manufacturer instructions.
Remove jewelry before swimming, sports, gardening, or using household chemicals. Apply lotions and perfumes before putting jewelry on, not after.
Crafted by Walker Metalsmiths since 1984.
