Black Onyx Blue Opal Sterling Silver Necklace.

This necklace is a gorgeous work of art. This one has been hand crafted out of shimmering Sterling Silver. It has been inlaid with traditional and dazzling design made from hand cut stones of genuine Black Onyx and lab Blue Opal. This necklace also holds finely faceted stones of genuine Amethyst. Non Indian made. The total length of this necklace is 17-1/2".

Opal's name evolved from the Roman word opalus from the Greek word opallios - "to see a change of color." The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant "precious stone." If one spoke in mixed tongues, then opal would be opallios upala, "to see a change of color precious stone." As indicated by the derivation of its name, opal has centuries of history as a treasured gemstone. Historically, beliefs associated with the wearing of opal have varied. The early Greeks thought that opals gave their owners the powers of foresight and prophecy. Romans adored it as a token of hope and purity. Eastern people regarded it as sacred. Arabs believed it fell from heaven.