Opal Lapis Inlaid Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet.

This silver cuff bracelet is a gorgeous piece of elegant hand made jewelry. This silver cuff bracelet has a sleek and beautiful cuff of shimmering Sterling Silver. It has been finely inlaid with hand cut stones of genuine Lapis and lab Opal. The glimmering fire 'n' ice sparkle of the Opal beautfully compliments the high shine of the Sterling Silver. Non Indian made. This Opal Lapis Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet is 5/8" wide. It'll fit a 6" to a 7" wrist. 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.