Fire Opal and Cubic Zirconia Pendant with 45cm Chain and Gold Plating

This 17 x 8 mm pendant is crafted from 925 sterling silver with an 18k gold plating and features three A+ quality fire opals, faceted in an oval cut measuring 5 x 3 mm. The opals are set one below the other, prong-set, and arranged in an "I" shape with cubic zirconia at both ends. A 45 cm chain, also crafted from 925 sterling silver with an 18k gold plating, completes this piece.

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: Mexico.

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

Zodiac sign: Gemini