Large Inlaid Opal Jet Silver French Hook Earrings 1317-ER
Large Inlaid Opal Jet Silver French Hook Earrings
An elegant look of sophistication... These earrings feature gorgeous hand cut pieces of fire 'n' ice lab Opal and genuine Black Jet. These gemstones have been inlaid in shimmering Sterling Silver. The Black Jet provides a perfect contrast with the captivating sparkle of the Opal. The inlaid gemstone pattern appears right beside an elegant and unique design created from hand crafted bands of Sterling Silver. These earrings hang from their French hooks at a length of 2-1/8" and they are 3/4" wide. 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. |