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opal hoops

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Opals alive with iridescent color, set in golden hoops that catch the light with every movement.

  • Gemstone: Australian opal doublets (~4mm x 9mm each)

  • Metal: Solid 14k yellow gold

  • Hoop Size: ~12mm x 14mm

  • Backs: Includes 14k yellow gold earring backs

Handmade 14k yellow gold opal hoops, designed to be treasured as modern heirlooms.

Made-to-order, each pair is shaped in wax and carried into gold within 3–4 weeks.

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    • Opal has been capturing the hearts of humans for thousands of years, with its origins dating back to its discovery in Ethiopia where archeologists unearthed the earliest opal artifact, dating back to 4,000 BCE. It soon became a symbol of love and hope to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Revered for its magical charm and believed to bring good fortune, opal adorned the noble and the wise.

      In the Middle Ages, opal was considered one of the most precious of gemstones. Its iridescent hues and shimmering light were said to symbolize purity and innocence. Yet, in the 19th century, a superstition arose that opal brought misfortune. This belief, fueled by a novel where the protagonist's opal caused him misfortune, led to a decline in demand and a decrease in value.

      However, as the tides of fate shift, opal is once again gaining favor and popularity. Its beauty and mystique continue to capture the imagination of people worldwide. The largest deposits of opal are found in Australia, where it has become a national treasure, but it is also mined in Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil. With its unique play of colors and a history steeped in mystical beliefs, opal remains a gemstone of wonder and enchantment, forever treasured by those who seek its charm.

    Opal has been capturing the hearts of humans for thousands of years, with its origins dating back to its discovery in Ethiopia where archeologists unearthed the earliest opal artifact, dating back to 4,000 BCE. It soon became a symbol of love and hope to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Revered for its magical charm and believed to bring good fortune, opal adorned the noble and the wise.

    In the Middle Ages, opal was considered one of the most precious of gemstones. Its iridescent hues and shimmering light were said to symbolize purity and innocence. Yet, in the 19th century, a superstition arose that opal brought misfortune. This belief, fueled by a novel where the protagonist's opal caused him misfortune, led to a decline in demand and a decrease in value.

    However, as the tides of fate shift, opal is once again gaining favor and popularity. Its beauty and mystique continue to capture the imagination of people worldwide. The largest deposits of opal are found in Australia, where it has become a national treasure, but it is also mined in Ethiopia, Mexico, and Brazil. With its unique play of colors and a history steeped in mystical beliefs, opal remains a gemstone of wonder and enchantment, forever treasured by those who seek its charm.

    october birthstone

    OPAL

    Mineral .. Hydrated Silica

    Color .. All Colors

    Mohs Hardness .. 5 to 6.5

    Chemistry .. SiO2•nH2O