Foliage & Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Dangly Earrings (EE241)

Foliage & Colour - Estate Sterling Silver Opal Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. These earrings features 6 round cut opal cabochons (lab created), Edwardian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. These pretty earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure butterfly backs. The surmount exhibits an expertly bezel set white opal, displaying an array of colours in different light intensities. The dangle is articulated in such a way that allows the earrings to have movement, and sway. Delicate leaves, and opal drops add detail and colour to these exquisite earrings. These Estate earrings look wonderful when worn, and work with formal attire or casual clothing. So versatile, and beautiful! 

History: Opals began to be synthesized, i.e. artificial opals were made in a laboratory. Since 1970, synthesized opals have appeared on the stone market. The most interesting thing is that these opals have the same chemical composition as natural opals.

The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Measurements:Earrings 33.00 mm x 7.00 mm 

Stone Size: Opal (lab created) 1.20 carats 

Weight: 3.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century