3.87 Ct. Orange Fire Opal (Flame Opal) and Natural Diamond Pave Pendant, 18K Yellow Gold

From the volcanic highlands of Ethiopia to the hands of skilled artisans, this pendant tells a warm and vibrant story, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to share that journey. The centerpiece is a Fire Opal Flame Opal weighing 3.87 carats, an oval mixed brilliant cut measuring 11.26 x 9.92 x 7.34 mm, heat treated to enhance its vivid orange tone. At eye level the gem is eye clean, and its transparency and excellent polish allow light to play across its surface with a lantern like brilliance. Surrounding the opal, 103 white round mixed brilliant cut natural diamonds totaling 0.77 carats are set with precision in 18K yellow gold, their VS1 clarity and F color adding crisp, radiant contrast without overpowering the opal. The stone was sourced from Ethiopian deposits that have become known for producing intensely colored fire opals, and our partners on site follow careful mining practices that respect local communities and the land. The piece emerges from that origin as an heirloom quality pendant, every facet and setting a note in a continuing story of earth to art.

When compared with similar pieces on the market this pendant stands apart for several reasons. Many fire opals are treated or cut to maximize color at the expense of clarity or symmetry, and many comparable pieces use smaller accent diamonds or lower color and clarity grades, which can mute the overall composition. This creation combines a substantial, transparent 3.87 carat flame opal with a generous halo of well matched VS1 F diamonds, creating a balance of color and scintillation that is rare in commercial examples. The mixed brilliant cut work on both the opal and the diamonds enhances light return and gives a lively interaction between fire and brilliance, while the 18K yellow gold setting is crafted to both protect the gem and highlight its warm orange glow. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize provenance, gemstone integrity, and fine finishing, and this pendant is a superior choice for collectors and wearers who value a transparent, vividly colored fire opal, ethical sourcing, and meticulous craftsmanship that transforms a natural treasure into a wearable story.