Handmade Rakaia Blue Aurora Opal Barrel Charm Bead

This Rakaia Blue Aurora Opal barrel charm bead has been individually handmade in Wales and finished with a solid 925 sterling silver core.

Inspired by the crystal-clear waters and vibrant blue hues associated with New Zealand's Rakaia region, Rakaia Blue Aurora Opal displays rich sapphire and azure tones illuminated by brilliant flashes of turquoise, emerald green, violet and subtle golden highlights. As the bead catches the light, the colours shift beneath the surface, creating exceptional depth and a constantly changing display of brilliance.

The traditional barrel profile provides a timeless shape that beautifully showcases the remarkable play of colour throughout the opal. Whether paired with sterling silver, natural gemstones or other Aurora Opal beads, Rakaia Blue brings bold yet elegant colour to any European-style charm bracelet.

The bead shown in the photographs is the exact bead you will receive.

Features

• Premium Rakaia Blue Aurora Opal
• Handmade in Wales, UK
• Solid 925 sterling silver core
• Rich sapphire blue tones with exceptional play of colour
• Classic barrel profile
• Compatible with most European-style charm bracelets
• Exact bead pictured supplied

About Aurora Opal

Aurora Opal is a premium laboratory-created opal engineered to produce exceptional play of colour and remarkable visual depth. Its advanced internal structure reflects light throughout the material, producing vivid flashes that change with every movement while offering excellent durability and consistency for everyday jewellery.

The vibrant colours exist throughout the material itself rather than being applied to the surface, allowing Aurora Opal to reveal stunning flashes of colour from almost every viewing angle.

Why Choose Rakaia Blue?

Rakaia Blue captures the beauty of deep blue water under bright skies, blending intense sapphire tones with shimmering flashes of turquoise, green and violet. The result is a bold yet sophisticated colour that pairs beautifully with sterling silver, white gemstones and other cool-toned beads, making it an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate striking blue jewellery.

Why Choose A Barrel Shape?

The barrel shape is one of the most popular European charm bead designs thanks to its balanced proportions and generous curved surface. It allows Aurora Opal's remarkable play of colour to be appreciated from every angle while sitting comfortably alongside both statement beads and slimmer spacers.

Approximate Dimensions

• Diameter: Approximately 16mm
• Width: Approximately 11mm
• Core Hole: Approximately 4.4mm

Compatibility

The solid sterling silver core is designed to fit most European-style charm bracelet systems including Pandora®, Trollbeads®, OHM®, Chamilia® and similar bracelets.

Caring For Your Aurora Opal Bead

Clean gently using a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners and unnecessary impacts. Store separately from harder gemstones to help preserve the polished finish.

Handmade by Wolf Beads

Every Wolf Beads charm bead is individually handmade in Wales by Gemma and Russell. Combining carefully selected materials with traditional jewellery-making techniques, each bead is crafted to become a unique addition to your charm bracelet collection.

Pictures may contain other beads, bracelets and other props that are not included in this sale. Price is for 1 bead.