Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Dangle Post Figure 8 Earrings 0665-ER
Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Dangle Post Figure 8 Earrings
Elegant and unique, these Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Post Earrings are true works of art. These wearable treasures were hand crafted from shining Sterling Silver. They feature hand cut pieces of lab Opal. This Opal has a fire 'n' ice sparkle that's absolutely gorgeous. These Opal pieces have been finely inlaid into a traditional pattern. And, the inlaid patterns artfully dangle from the bottom of a long shimmering Sterling Silver figure "8" design. These impressive Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Post Earrings are 1-3/4" 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. |