Fire n Ice Opal Sugilite Sterling Silver Dangle Post Earrings

Dress yourself in style. These dangle post earrings are candy for the eyes. They feature hand cut pieces of lab Opal and block purple Sugilite. This Opal has an impressive fire 'n' ice posts sparkle that perfectly complements the vibrant violet hues of the Sugilite. 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 post earrings artfully dangle from their Sterling Silver posts. They are 2-1/4" long. Stamped Sterling. Imported.

Sugilite was discovered in southwest Japan in the year 1944 by Japanese geologist Ken-ichi Sugi, which is where Sugilite gets its name. It is a Silicate formed from Potassium, Sodium, Lithium, Iron, Manganese, and Aluminum. Many believe that since Sugilite is a fairly new discovery that it is meant to help guide us into the New Age with its mind clearing abilities for meditation. It is used to keep away anger, pain, and negative energies, it is a stone meant to keep the mind, body, and spirit in a soothing balance.

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.