Well, near every pastel color can be seen in this sweet 2 1/2 carat solid wood fossil opal mined in Queensland, Australia. I've wrapped this softly rounded rectangle in 18k gold and set it on a frame of 18k gold and silver bimetal*. Below this stunner is a lush fringe of softly colored gemstones on 14k gold pins--sky blue topaz, pink and lavender sapphire, emerald and swiss blue topaz. The delicate 14k chain adjusts from 16-18 inches with a simple hook clasp and extender chain.

Soft-spoken beauty...