Drilled Boulder Opal Pendant
Drilled boulder opal pendants offer a minimalist, organic jewelry style that showcases the natural beauty of the gemstone without elaborate metal settings. By drilling a precise hole directly through the durable host ironstone backing, these solid freeform stones can be hung on leather or silver cords. Every drilled pendant in our collection is solid and untreated.
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Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant 58ct
Original price was: AU$279.AU$238Current price is: AU$238.
Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant 25ct
Original price was: AU$279.AU$238Current price is: AU$238.
Boulder Opal Pendant 71.5ct
Original price was: AU$265.AU$225Current price is: AU$225.
Solid Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant – Blue Green Fire
Original price was: AU$258.AU$219Current price is: AU$219.
Boulder Opal Pendant with Adjustable Necklace 56 ct
Original price was: AU$258.AU$219Current price is: AU$219.
Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant 25ct
Original price was: AU$251.AU$214Current price is: AU$214.
Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant 19ct
Original price was: AU$244.AU$208Current price is: AU$208.
Boulder Opal Pendant 86ct Green Blue Flash
Original price was: AU$236.AU$201Current price is: AU$201.
Boulder Opal Pendant 18 ct
Original price was: AU$236.AU$201Current price is: AU$201.
Wood Fossil Boulder Opal Pendant 17ct
Original price was: AU$229.AU$195Current price is: AU$195.
Boulder Opal Pendant 68ct
Original price was: AU$222.AU$189Current price is: AU$189.
Koroit Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 32ct
Original price was: AU$215.AU$183Current price is: AU$183.
44ct Boulder Opal Pendant Freeform Earthy
Original price was: AU$215.AU$183Current price is: AU$183.
Boulder Opal Pendant 20ct
Original price was: AU$193.AU$165Current price is: AU$165.
Boulder Opal Pendant 27ct Blue Green Fire
Original price was: AU$193.AU$165Current price is: AU$165.
Boulder Opal Pendant 64ct Blue Purple Fire
Original price was: AU$179.AU$152Current price is: AU$152.
Natural Boulder Opal Pendant – Blue Green
Original price was: AU$143.AU$122Current price is: AU$122.
33ct Koroit Boulder Opal Pendant
Original price was: AU$142.AU$120Current price is: AU$120.
39.6ct Solid Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace
Original price was: AU$136.AU$116Current price is: AU$116.
Koroit Boulder Opal Pendant 20ct
Original price was: AU$70.AU$60Current price is: AU$60.Minimalist, Natural Presentation and Structural Stability
The art of drilling precious opals requires a highly specific type of stone. Because standard opals are fragile, drilling can cause fractures. Queensland boulder opal is the perfect choice for this technique because of its natural, hard ironstone backing. The dense host rock provides the necessary structural strength around the drill hole, ensuring that the stone remains secure and stable during wear.
This minimalist setting style is highly popular, as it allows the raw, organic contours of the boulder opal and its vibrant play of color to remain the complete focal point. Handcrafted to fit casual everyday wear, these pendants slide beautifully onto leather cords, silver chains, and adjustable ropes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a drilled boulder opal pendant?
It is a minimalist pendant where a hole is drilled directly through the solid ironstone backing.
Why drill through boulder opal?
Drilling highlights the organic shape of the stone and provides a casual, budget friendly look.
What can I hang a drilled pendant on?
They slide beautifully onto leather cords, silver chains, and adjustable cord strands.