Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Post Earrings 3785-ER-NEW
Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Post Earrings.
These earrings are beautiful. They feature inlaid designs made from hand cut stones of lab Opal. These Opal stones have been set in the brilliance of Sterling Silver. The fire 'n' ice sparkle of the Opal perfectly compliments the white shine of the Sterling Silver. These impressive post earrings are 1/4" long.
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. |