Emerald and Australian black opal earrings

These 33 x 20 mm earrings are crafted from high-purity 950 silver and feature two exceptionally beautiful stones: a faceted emerald in a circular shape, 8 mm in diameter, and a 9 x 7 mm Australian black opal. The earring design incorporates the emerald, positioned around a butterfly-shaped post, from which a circular ring hangs. The opal is set into the lower part of this ring. The emerald's hue and the opal's incredible opalescence make these earrings a truly unique and exquisite piece.

Emerald:

The green color comes from a mixture of other minerals, including chromium, vanadium, and iron, which gives it a bluish tint. In natural light, the true essence of emeralds is easier to discern, while artificial light can expose internal fractures in the stone caused by the glare. In ancient European and Indian cultures, the emerald was associated with Mercury, the messenger of the gods and the god of journeys, sleep, and dreams, and was therefore considered the stone of divine inspiration.

Origin: Colombia

Properties: Inspires, provides patience, unconditional love, fosters friendship.

Sign: Taurus, Libra, Leo.

Australian Black Opal:

The play of colors in opal is due to the refraction of light within the cristobalite microspheres. In Greek mythology, it was said to have originated from the tears of Zeus's good fortune after his victory over the Titans. In India, it is the goddess of the rainbow, solidified into stone when she fled from the troublesome gods. Fire opal owes its color to its iron content; the range of colors extends from yellow to orange to brown and red.

Origin: Australia.

Properties: Brings earthly joy, opal strengthens desire, eroticism and sexuality.

Zodiac sign: Gemini