These earrings feature lovely Ethiopian Welo opals that flash greens, golds and even a bit of red when the light hits them just right. They are set on sterling silver flat hoops that have been hammered with a sunray texture. The ear wires are sterling silver.
SIZE: These earrings hang just over 1 1/8 inches. The circles are 1 inch in diameter. The opals measure about 8x6mm.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver, fine silver bezels, Ethiopian Welo Opals
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): Opal is said to enhance imagination and creativity. It is also supposed to help ease the difficulties of change. Opal is one of October's birthstones.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio. All work and images ©2014-2023 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.