{"product_id":"monarch-opal-double-deck-pendant-copy","title":"Monarch Opal Double Deck Pendant #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Double Deck construction adds another layer—literally. Two separate planes of metal are fabricated and brought together to create depth, dimension, and a more substantial presence than a traditional stone setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade Monarch Opal Double Layered Brass Necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChain Length: 18k Gold filled, 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMohs Hardness: 5-6.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory and Origins: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal has been treasured for centuries and has had many meanings throughout history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ancient times, it was called \"Pandora,\" \"Light of the World,\" and \"Queen of Gems\" and was believed to have all the characteristics of other gemstones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early Greeks thought opals gave their owners the ability to see the future and prophesy, while the Romans saw it as a symbol of hope and purity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Monarch Opal is a high-end, man-made cultured opal. It consists of the same exact chemical + internal structure of natural opal \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebut \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis highly stable and resistant to moisture and temperature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll color in Monarch Opal is the result of Bragg diffraction of visible light as occurs in natural opal. Furthermore, because the processes mimic nature, most pieces of opal have a diversity of color and depending on the angle of the light the opal will change color. No dye is used in Monarch Opal to produce, change or enhance color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome pieces listed online may also be available in person at the Frenchmen Art Bazaar or at the Rougarou storefront. One-of-a-kind pieces may sell quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bayou Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46182257000639,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2629\/2852\/files\/IMG_7429.heic?v=1789010805","url":"https:\/\/bayoubrassnola.com\/products\/monarch-opal-double-deck-pendant-copy","provider":"Bayou Brass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}