One-of-a-kind Genuine Coral and White Opal Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace Box Link Chain Jewelry.

This sensational necklace is full of natural beauty. This beautiful piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This one prominently features a traditional inlaid linked design made from hand cut stones of genuine Coral and White lab Opal. These stones have been inlaid into a traditional pattern in shimmering channels of Sterling Silver. This necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this impressive necklace is 20-1/2". You'll receive the necklace in the pictures below. Stamped Sterling. Click the link to see the gorgeous Matching Earrings that will turn this necklace into a stunning ensemble.

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.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.