Caribbean Blue Opal Turquoise Inlaid Sterling Silver Dangle Post Swirl Earrings.

This pair of hand made Earrings are absolutely gorgeous! These Caribbean Blue Opal Turquoise Dangle Post Earrings were made into an elegant and fashionable design out of shimmering Sterling Silver. The captivating swirl design holds hand-cut inlaid pieces of lab Blue Opal and Turquoise. These fine Sterling Silver Dangle Post earrings are 2" long. Stamped Sterling. The photo below is an excellent representation of the earrings you will receive.

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.