• Australian Zebra Rock pendant
  • Australian Zebra Rock pendant
  • Australian Zebra Rock pendant
  • Australian Zebra Rock pendant
  • Australian Zebra Rock pendant
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Zebra Rock Pendant – Sterling Silver, 45×20mm, Long Dark Banding

Zebra Rock Pendant – Sterling Silver, 45×20mm, Long Dark Banding

$175.00 AUD
$175.00 AUD
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This piece is long and lean — 45mm tip to tip and 20mm across, it hangs with the kind of quiet presence that a more square-cut stone doesn't have. The dark-to-light rhythm of the banding runs the full length of the pendant: deep chocolate brown giving way to a warm, pale buff, then back again. That contrast is the whole story of Zebra Rock — two tones, locked in alternating bands for 600 million years, polished to a smooth satin finish that makes them almost glow side by side. There is no chain in this piece, just the stone itself and a sterling silver bail at the top — a setting that keeps the focus entirely on the rock. Worn on your own chain, it sits like a small geological specimen against the skin.

About Zebra Rock

Zebra Rock is a banded sedimentary stone found only in one region of the world — the East Kimberley in far-northern Western Australia, near Lake Argyle and Kununurra. It formed roughly 600 million years ago in the Ranford Formation, and its distinctive look comes from natural rhythmic bands of iron-oxide-rich reddish-brown alternating with paler cream and white argillaceous siltstone. Each piece is a slice of Precambrian Australia. The stone polishes to a soft satin finish and the bands run in directions unique to that piece — no two stones share the same pattern. It's not crystalline like opal; it's the geological record itself, made wearable.

Specifications

  • Stone: Zebra Rock
  • Dimensions: 45×20mm
  • Pattern: Striped (natural rhythmic banding)
  • Dominant Colour: Dark brown
  • Secondary Colour: Light brown
  • Treatment: Natural, untreated
  • Setting: Sterling silver bail (top loop — no full metal setting)
  • Chain: Not included — pendant sold as stone with bail; buyer supplies chain
  • Origin: East Kimberley, Western Australia
  • Availability: One-of-a-kind — 1 piece available

Caring for Your Zebra Rock

Zebra Rock is a sedimentary stone and benefits from gentle care. Keep it away from harsh chemicals and abrasive surfaces; wipe clean with a soft cloth.

Provenance

Hand-selected by Joseph Bernecki, sourced direct from the Australian opal fields and set in his Sydney workshop. Meet him any weekend at The Rocks Market, stall under the bridge, Sydney. Read Joseph's story →

Common Questions

Does it come with a chain?
No — this pendant is sold as the stone with its sterling silver bail attached. The bail is sized to accept most standard chains. Wear it on a chain you already have, or source one in whichever length and metal suits you best. If you need a recommendation, get in touch and Joseph can advise.
What is Zebra Rock exactly — is it a gemstone?
Zebra Rock is a banded sedimentary stone, not a crystalline gemstone in the opal or quartz sense. It's a fine-grained siltstone from the Ranford Formation in the East Kimberley — the banding is caused by rhythmic iron-oxide deposits laid down roughly 600 million years ago. It's cut and polished like a gemstone and wears like one, but its appeal is geological as much as decorative. Only one source region in the world produces it.
Is the bail solid sterling silver?
Yes — the top loop is sterling silver (925). There is no additional metal setting around the stone; the bail attaches directly to the top of the polished Zebra Rock.
Certification, shipping, returns?
Every piece is backed by Joseph's personal guarantee, ships fully insured within Australia, and can be returned within 14 days. See Buying an Opal for the full breakdown.
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