Spiny Oyster and Opal Sterling Silver Inlaid Post Earrings.

These Spiny Oyster and Opal Silver Post Earrings are sensational and colorful pieces of hand made southwestern jewelry. These earrings come from Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. These earring feature traditional inlaid designs made from hand cut stones of genuine Spiny Oyster and lab Blue Opal. The sparkling blue hues of the Opal beautifully contrasts with the hot red color of the Spiny Oyster. Non Indian made. These post earrings are 3/4" long. 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.