Gaspeite Opal Sterling Silver Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings Jewelry Set.

This is a gorgeous collection of hand made Sterling Silver jewelry. This set includes a necklace, a bracelet, and pair of French hook earrings. Each piece of jewelry in this set features hand cut, hand etched stones of genuine Gaspeite. Hand cut stones of genuine Black Onyx and lab Opal have been inlaid into the Gaspeite with perfect precision. These gemstones have been set in the brilliance of Sterling Silver. Non Indian made. The necklace is 17-1/2" long. The cuff bracelet is 1-3/8" wide. The French hook earrings are 1-1/4" long. Stamped Sterling.

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.