Opalescent Dream - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Opal Ornate Crown Dangly Earrings (VE458)

Opalescent Dream - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Opal Ornate Crown Dangly Earrings (VE458)

$1,395.00

Opalescent Dream - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Opal Ornate Crown Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 14K yellow gold, tested, and confirmed. These earrings feature two natural round cabochon opals, Victorian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are comprised of a regal carved crown surmount, which feature posts and secure butterfly backs, for pierced ears. Dangling doom the surmounts are an open-worked frame of gold, which is expertly set with beautiful white opals, displaying flashes of colour in different light intensities. These gorgeous 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 28.00 mm x 12.50 mm

Stone Size: Opal 1.14 carats

Weight: 3.58 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980