White Opal 14K Gold Bear Pendant.

This White Opal 14K Gold Bear Pendant is a gorgeous piece of hand made jewelry. This Pendant was made into the traditional image of the Bear out of brilliant 14K Gold. An inlaid design on this Gold Pendant was artfully created from hand cut pieces of lab Opal. The fire and ice sparkle of the Opal perfectly compliments the shine of the Gold. This Pendant would look great on just about any Gold chain you put it on. Non Indian made. This Gold Pendant hangs at a length of 7/8" and its 5/8" wide.

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.