The duo was involved, among other things, with the lighting company Arteluce, which at the time attracted the most talented architects and designers thanks to the visionary and experimental approach of its founder, Gino Sarfatti.ĪSTEP SB Cinquantotto pendant - white opal glass Astep SB Cinquantotto Suspension Light. Part of the Italian architectural duo Santi Borachia, Carlo Santi and Vittorio Borachia met in the 1940s when they were both students at the Polytechnic School in Milan and found common ground in exploring the world of architecture and design. Materials & finishes: Opaline glass diffuser with steel structure. Perfectly radiating a delicate glow, the SB Cinquantotto is available in two sizes, with a diameter of 32cm or 20cm, and can have a strong presence over a dining table or have a slightly more modest look while still retaining the same timeless qualities. Powder Form: dust or powder consistency with no stone pieces (recommended for nail art or filler) *Color might appear lighter due to crushing process, color will become more vibrant once in use Pricing:ġ Gram of Large/Medium Starting at USD $8.00ģ Grams of Large/Medium Starting at USD $21.60 - 10% Off Single Gram Pricingĥ Grams of Large/Medium Starting at USD $34.00 - 15% Off Single Gram Pricingģ Grams of Fine Starting at USD $24.30 - 10% Off Single Gram Pricingĥ Grams of Fine Starting at USD $38.The SB Cinquantotto is very minimalist in shape and style, the Astep SB Cinquantotto Suspension Light has a beautifully frosted opal glass sphere, which is mouth-blown with the traditional Italian craftsmanship in mind. One gram of crushed opal roughly fills a space of 1.5' X 1.5' X 0.5-1mmįine Size: 1.5mm and smaller (recommended for ring inlays) *Color on your screen can appear differently from device to device, please keep this in mind.

Please try our products in your project for best color results. Milky opal is opaque, with the colours only visible on the surface. Known as the Opal Capital of the world, Coober Pedy is the worlds largest opal field which produces two types of white opal milky and crystal. White opals are pale in color and glow in. Our Crushed Opal may not be as vibrant until in use. The most common type of opal the Australian White Opal is found mainly in Coober Pedy, South Australia. White opal has no healing powers, but it is considered a gemstone and possibly the most expensive form of opal. Fine sized can look lighter in color due to the crushing process, but once again will brighten up with use. The crushing process may make the stone pieces appear less colorful to the naked human eye but do not be fouled this product comes to life once in use. Opal will look best in natural lighting or once added to your project. Adding an adhesive, glue, resin, nail polish, and/or etc. Our photos are representing our crushed opal by what it will look like 'wet' or when added to your project. Glitter is almost weightless, where our products are of a much higher quality than glitter. Our crushed opal is weighted to be like natural stone, unlike a lot of glitters. After our testing we determined the perfect stone sizes to offer Large, Medium, Fine, and Powder forms. This rough cut synthetic stone is then crushed down and sifted into the desired stone sizes. Get the best deals on Australia White Opal Loose Gemstones when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a complex process of layering to create the unique color patterns. The first form of synthetic opal is a rough cut of stone. Our crushed opal does not fall victim to color fading and is resistant to chemicals such as acetone and alcohol.Ĭrushed Opal takes around one year to grow in a controlled environment. By using a polymer it also creates a slightly softer product making it superior for turning and cabbing. You will experience less cracking and crazing that can be detrimental when using natural opal in jewelry.

The polymer stabilizes our opal which in turn makes it easier for jewelry making.

Pearl White Crushed Opal is a synthetic lab-made material that consists of Silica and Polymer rather than hydrated silica (natural opal). This could be your next big catch of the season. A deep dive into the vast ocean could be the only way to recover one of the most mesmerizing materials in the world. This white opal is complexly layered with red, green, and blue fire. Pearl White Crushed Opal is inspired by the glistening Pearl birthstone.