Fire n Ice Opal Jet Sterling Silver Dangle Post Earrings

Dress yourself in style. These dangle earrings are candy for the eyes. They features hand cut pieces of lab Opal and genuine Black Jet. This Opal has an impressive fire 'n' ice sparkle that perfectly compliments the dark ebony hues of the Jet. These gemstones have been masterfully inlaid together in shimmering Sterling Silver channels. The inlaid patterns have been sweated to hand made Sterling Silver arches for an elegant look. These earring artfully dangle from their Sterling Silver posts. They are 2-1/4" long. Stamped Sterling. Imported.

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.