Ring of Black Opal, Rhodolith and Black Spinel

Ring No. 12, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, features an 8 x 7 mm Australian black opal in a pear-shaped cabochon, 3 mm round faceted rhodolites, and 1 mm round black spinels. The opal is prong-set in the center of the ring, complemented by the rhodolites and spinels. It is a beautiful, delicate, and elegant piece that makes a striking impression with its vibrant colors.

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

Rhodolite:

Rhodolite garnet is the name given to a mixture of almandine and pyrope. The name rhodolite likely comes from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning rose. Rhodolite tends to be lighter in color than most other types of red garnet. It can easily be mistaken for ruby ​​due to the similarity in color.

In ancient times, as well as in the Middle Ages, people believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. Garnet was associated with the planets Mars, Mercury, and Pluto.

Origin: Tanzania

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries

Black Epinela:

Spinel is a double oxide of aluminum and magnesium with a very complex structure. Spinel was not recognized as an independent mineral until 150 years ago; before then, it was classified as a ruby.

Origin: Thailand.

Properties: It provides encouragement, confidence and offers the possibility of enjoying life with optimism.

Zodiac sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini