Snow Drops - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Australian Opal French Lever-Back Dangly Earrings (VE483)

Snow Drops - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Australian Opal French Lever-Back Dangly Earrings (VE483)

$495.00

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Snow Drops - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Australian Opal French Lever-Backs Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K. These earrings feature two natural tear-drop cabochon opals, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are comprised of a simple gold surmount, which feature secure French lever- backs, for pierced ears. Dangling doom the surmounts are expertly claw-set white opals with a lovely flash of colour in different light intensities. These classic earrings would make a very special gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection.

History: Many cultures have credited opal with supernatural origins and powers. Arabic legends say it falls from the heavens in flashes of lightning. The ancient Greeks believed opals gave their owners the gift of prophecy and guarded them from disease. Europeans have long considered the gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Earrings 24.00 mm x 5.00 mm

Stone Size: Opal .50 carats

Weight: 1.40 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980