Quality Inlaid Opal Sterling Silver Kokopelli Dangle Post Earrings.

These inlaid dangle post earrings are of a very high quality. They were hand crafted from a very generous portion of shimmering Sterling Silver. The skilled hand of the artist masterfully cut the traditional image of Kokopelli out of the Sterling Silver sheets. For an added accent, each Sterling Silver Kokopelli image holds a pair of inlaid geometric designs made from hand cut pieces of lab Opal. This Opal has a fire 'n' ice sparkle that is truly captivating. The Kokopelli figures elegantly dangle from the Sterling Silver posts. These earrings are 2" long and 1-1/4" 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.