Sterling Silver White Gilson Opal Inlay Seahorse Pendant w/ Sterling Chain
Unlike natural opal, Gilson created opal is much tougher and not prone to breaking. It gets its hardness because it contains no water. Unlike natural opal which does contain water.
This type of gemstones is created in controlled laboratory conditions. They have the same chemical composition and physical properties to that of the natural gemstones.
The Gilson formula is considered the truest gemological process in the world today.