Opalite Bat Necklace

This necklace was designed and handmade in our home studio just outside of Seattle, WA. Each necklace starts with a high quality gemstone to which a bail is added. A copper bezel is then electroformed around the stone to create a durable bond between metal and stone elements. The entire piece is then sent out to be further plated in rose gold at a thickness ten times the industry standard. This results in an heirloom quality piece that can be enjoyed for years to come with proper care. Opalite is a man-made, synthetic glass that is often used in jewelry making. It is made by combining dolomite, quartz, and a number of other materials in a high-temperature furnace. The resulting glass is then cooled slowly to prevent any cracks or other defects from forming. During the cooling process, the glass is also treated with various chemicals to create the opalescent effect that gives opalite its distinctive look. This effect is created by the scattering of light through tiny spheres or bubbles