Fiery Ethiopian Opal Sterling Silver Spoon Pendant

A solid sterling silver spoon pendant set with a Fiery Ethiopian Opal Teardrop, made as a tiny functional talisman for spices, offerings, and curious little rituals.

Key Details:
- Metal Details: Solid 925 sterling silver cast with hand-finished surface detail
- Stone Details: Fiery Ethiopian Opal Teardrop set into the spoon pendant design, selected for its play of colour, warm fire, and luminous crystal presence
- Construction: Solid cast spoon form with a stronger thicker shaft and slightly abstract bail for easier chain wear
- Pendant Fitting: Abstract bail designed to suit a cord or chain as a wearable spoon pendant
- Finish: Polished sterling silver with a handmade cast surface
- Handmade: Each spoon is individually cast, finished, and stone set by hand, with natural variation in every Ethiopian Opal

Design and Wear:
Fiery Ethiopian Opal Sterling Silver Spoon Pendant is a small functional object made for people who love unusual silverwork, crystal tools, folklore, and wearable ritual pieces. Originally imagined as a spoon for feeding fairies, pixies, and other petite magical creatures, it can also be used as a miniature spoon for tiny amounts of salt, pepper, chilli, herbs, spices, altar offerings, or display.

The solid 925 sterling silver cast gives the pendant a strong and lasting feel. This version is heavier than earlier moulds, mostly due to the stronger and thicker shaft with a slight increase in length. The slightly abstract bail makes it easier to wear on a chain and gives the piece a more sculptural, intentional shape.

Set with a Fiery Ethiopian Opal Teardrop, the pendant carries bright flashes of colour against the clean silver form. The opal adds warmth, emotion, and luminous movement, turning the playful spoon shape into a tiny talisman of creativity, transformation, and inner fire.

This pendant can be worn as an opal talisman, used as a tiny spice spoon, styled as an altar tool, kept as a collectible silver object, or gifted to someone who loves opal, folklore, and unusual handmade jewelry.

This piece is not intended for medical use or for inserting into the ear or body.

Stone Insights:
Fiery Ethiopian Opal Teardrop:
Ethiopian Opal is a hydrated silica gemstone known for its vivid play of colour, often showing flashes of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue depending on the light. In this pendant, the teardrop form gives the opal a soft emotional shape, while its fire brings brightness and movement to the silver spoon design.

Spiritually, Ethiopian Opal is associated with transformation, emotional clarity, creativity, intuition, passion, and self-expression. It resonates with the Sacral Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra, supporting creative fire, confidence, pleasure, and emotional renewal. Its zodiac associations include Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, and Pisces, bringing sensitivity, beauty, depth, and intuitive flow into the piece.

Combined Energy:
Fiery Ethiopian Opal and sterling silver create a pendant that feels bright, emotional, and quietly magical. The opal brings fire, creativity, and transformation, while sterling silver adds clarity, strength, and timeless handmade structure. Together, they form a tiny talisman for ritual, curiosity, and everyday wonder.

Origin and Authenticity:
Made with solid 925 sterling silver and natural Ethiopian Opal selected for colour play, teardrop shape, and visual character. Natural opals may show small variations, inclusions, surface details, or shifting flashes that make each piece unique.

Sizing and Fit Notes:
This is a cast spoon pendant designed to be worn on a cord or chain. It comes with a durable 1.5 mm black cotton cord. Other chain options may be available on request. This is part of a small collection with several unique hand-selected stone variations available.

Care and Maintenance:
Sterling silver naturally develops patina over time when exposed to air, moisture, and skin oils. Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear or use. Store in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight pouch or jewelry box. Avoid perfume, chlorine, household cleaners, swimming, bathing, and prolonged moisture.

Ethiopian Opal needs careful handling. Avoid water immersion, oils, perfumes, acids, chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, sudden temperature changes, and prolonged moisture. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth only. Store separately in a dry place to protect both the opal and silver finish.

Packaging and Gifting:
Gift-ready packaging is included. Each order is packed securely with care. A small gift and discount code may be included with your order.

Customer Support:
If you would like to choose from the available pieces, see more detailed photos, or need extra information before purchasing, please send a direct message. Extra images and answers can be provided.

Custom Orders:
Custom pieces generally start at AUD $250. This design can be recreated with different stones depending on available specimens and design suitability.

Store Policy:
Please note that any items purchased during a sale are not eligible for refunds. If returned intact, sale items will be issued as store credit only.

Uncollected or Failed Deliveries:
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If a parcel is marked “delivery attempted,” “held,” “unclaimed,” returned to sender, or destroyed due to non-collection, I cannot take responsibility. In line with Etsy policy, buyers are responsible for providing accurate addresses and completing required delivery steps.

Image Note:
Some styled images in this listing may use enhanced or AI-assisted backgrounds for presentation. All images honestly reflect the real handmade item you will receive.