Spiny Oyster Opal Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings.

What a necklace! This necklace is a sensational piece of hand made Sterling Silver jewelry. This is truly a work of art that's just full of natural beauty. This necklace features traditional inlaid designs made from hand cut stones of genuine Spiny Oyster and lab Opal. These gemstones look great in the brilliance of Sterling Silver. This necklace has link extensions for an adjustable fit. Non Indian made. The total length of this necklace is 22-1/2". The matching post earrings are 7/8" long. Stamped Sterling. The matrix in the Spiny Oyster may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made necklace you'll receive.

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.