Inlaid Opal Jet Sterling Silver Post Earrings

These hand crafted earrings are of a very high quality. They were made from a generous portion of shimmering Sterling Silver to capture the light. The traditional geometric pattern was made from inlaid pieces of hand cut lab Opal and genuine Black Jet. The ebony darkness of Jet contrasts beautifully with the sparkle of the Opal creating an irresistible look. A Sterling Silver casing hold the inlaid designs to the hand cut, hand textured Sterling Silver sheets. These post earrings are 1/2" wide and 7/8" 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.