Opalite pendants offer that signature milky translucence with soft blue and gold flashes that shift as light moves across the surface. This collection holds 28,529 pure opalite pieces, each set in .925 sterling silver. Opalite is a man-made glass created to mimic the optical properties of natural opal, giving you that glowing iridescence at accessible prices starting from $16. Every pendant ships free within the US from our warehouse, continuing the standard we set in 2005.
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Opalite is man-made glass, not a natural gemstone. It is manufactured to replicate the iridescent optical effects found in natural opal, using a controlled glass-making process that produces consistent milky translucence with blue and gold color play.
Clean opalite pendants with warm water and mild soap, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store separately from harder gemstones to prevent surface scratches on the glass.
Natural opal is a mineralite formed over millions of years containing silica and water, while opalite is manufactured glass. Opal displays distinct color flashes called play-of-color; opalite shows a softer, more uniform milky glow with subtle iridescence.