Peruvian Blue Opal & Sterling Pendant, 1-1/4" with a small oval stone in a curved setting. The stone is small - the setting delightfully bold. This soft blue-green stone is the center of a unique setting.

Peruvian blue opal is only found in the Andes mountains near San Patricio, Peru. It is translucent, with a color similar to the Caribbean Sea.

This is the national stone of Peru. In recent years dyed stones have been mass marketed by disreputable dealers as Peruvian Blue Opal. If the blue color is uneven you are probably looking at a dyed stone.

Legend says that this stone eases communication and helps lessen the impact of stress. It is also reported to help with sleep.