Aurea Velum — “golden veil” — is an ode to subtle opulence. Set in warm 9ct Gold, this necklace cradles a rare Black Opal from Lightning Ridge, where ancient light and deep shadow converge. Shaped into a delicate teardrop, the 0.60ct solid opal reveals a N3 bodytone, dark as velvet dusk, and a B3 brightness that flickers softly like a secret. Its medium dome enhances the layered play of blue, green, and purple, shifting like silk beneath the surface of night. Resting at a 38 cm length, it sits close to the collarbones — a luminous talisman at the threshold of voice and heart. Aurea Velum is more than adornment; it is a quiet enchantment, worn by those who walk with grace through both light and shadow.
Key Features:
- Gemstone: Solid Black Opal (Lightning Ridge origin)
- Carat: 0.60 ct
- Bodytone: N3 — rich, near-black depth
- Brightness: B3 — soft but distinct fire
- Colours: Blue, Green, Purple
- Metal: 9ct Gold
A choker-length fit that rests high on the neckline, encircling the base of the throat with delicate presence. This shorter length draws immediate attention to the opal, creating a refined, intimate silhouette. Ideal for open necklines or layered with longer chains, 38 cm offers a graceful, close-to-the-heart style — like a whispered secret in gemstone form.
