{"product_id":"australian-opal-bead-necklace","title":"Australian Mintabie \u0026 Andamooka Matrix Opal Chip Bead Strand - 6-7mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Mintabie \u0026amp; Andamooka Matrix Opal Chip Bead Strand - 6-7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful mixed strand of natural Australian Mintabie opal and Andamooka matrix opal chip beads, displaying lovely multicolour play-of-colour. Earthy, characterful, and versatile — wear the complete strand as a statement necklace or separate individual beads as focal stones for bespoke jewellery pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7mm chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 415mm (16.5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolour play-of-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie opal and Andamooka matrix opal (treated) chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie and Andamooka, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndamooka matrix opal is a naturally porous stone that has been treated using a well-known carbon process to enhance its play-of-colour. This is a widely accepted and traditional treatment for Andamooka matrix opal and does not affect its durability or beauty. Ethically sourced from Andamooka, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeads are supplied on a temporary string and will need to be professionally restrung and knotted with a clasp added by your jeweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34088490172551,"sku":"190","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/2beads_190.jpg?v=1704860829","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/australian-opal-bead-necklace","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}