Fire n Ice Opal & Jet Sterling Silver Dangle Post Earrings.

These dangle post earrings are high in quality and fashion. They were masterfully hand crafted from shimmering Sterling Silver. This pair prominently features hand cut pieces of lab Opal and genuine Black Jet. These gemstones have been finely inlaid into the Sterling Silver creating traditional geometric patterns. The Black Jet provides a gorgeous contrast with the fire 'n' ice sparkle of this Opal. The inlaid patterns elegantly dangle from their Sterling Silver posts. These captivating dangle post earrings are 1-5/8" 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.