About this Product
These earrings are made of 10 mm round Australian fairy opal and Ethiopian opal beads held on sterling silver wire. They measure 1 5/8" in length.
Other fairy opal designs available in my shop, including a pendant.
Shipping insurance is included according to the value of the item. Contact me for international insurance, price varies.
Opals are known for shimmers and sparkles of color, and Ethiopian opals are the most incredible examples. They are very new to the gem world, discovered in 2008 in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, and are mostly translucent with brilliant play-of-color unlike any other opal. There's always large, bright flashes of every color in the rainbow from every angle, not just tiny sparkles.
Australian fairy opal is a unique gem created with a unique process. It's also called rainbow opal matrix, black paradise opal matrix, and Andamooka matrix opal, among others. The labor- and cost-intensive process to create these gems includes removing the opal from its sandstone matrix, turning it black by boiling it woth sugar, then stabilizing and polishing the resulting gem. The result is brilliant colors of opals in a rich black matrix. The beads I have come from White Cliffs, New South Wales, Australia.
Opal is the birthstone of October. It is also the national gemstone of Australia. I have a good inventory of opals; if you're interested in another size, shape, or type of opal jewelry, contact me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal
***WEAR AND CARE OF OPALS: Ethiopian opals are very fragile and porous, and very susceptible to scratches. They will absorb oils from your skin and chemicals such as perfume and lotions that will cause the opal to cloud and discolor over time. Keep these tips in mind: put it on the outside of clothing if possible (if not, make sure the setting comes between your skin and the stone), try not to let the stone itself touch the skin, and make it the last thing on and first thing off when dressing. Opals are best kept out of extended sunlight and vast temperature changes. Mild soap and water are safe to wash opals in, and a soft polishing cloth is helpful. Protect your opals and they will last a lifetime!
JReneau
Meet the Maker
I am the mother of three daughters. I also have four grandchildren, 2 boys and 2 girls. We all live here & see each other nearly everyday. I am very blessed.
I have been an artist all my life. I have painted in watercolor for over 40 yrs. I have been a paper maker for 16 yrs. Look in my shop sections for Fine Art and Handmade Paper. I have been a jewelry artist for 12 yrs.
I take my work seriously. I use the best materials and am proud of my creations. I’m in love with color change gemstones and feature them as often as I can. I also love American Gemstones and do some rock hounding myself.
If you are looking for a particular gem or mineral, contact me. I have lots of goodies not show in my shop yet. Blessings, Jane
Shop Policies
Returned items must be in the original condition for refund. We urge you to insure the package as we are not responsible for loss or damage. Please notify us of your intent to return the item prior to shipping.
We accept returns and cancellations
- Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
- Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
- Request a cancellation: as soon as possible, before the order has shipped.
- Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs and insurance. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
