Welo Opal Ring and Multicolored Tourmalines

Ring No. 16, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, features a centerpiece: an oval cabochon-cut Ethiopian Welo opal surrounded by multicolored tourmalines arranged randomly in a crown-like design. The tourmalines are faceted in various shapes and display shades of pink, green, brown, and blue. All stones are prong-set. While the colors are diverse, they perfectly complement the opalescent tones of this beautiful Ethiopian opal.

Opal welo:

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.

Origin: Ethiopia.

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

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Multicolored tourmaline:

Tourmaline is composed of different mineral elements, but it always has the same basic structure. Metals are always present in tourmalines and are what give this mineral its variety of colors. It is the only gemstone that exhibits every shade, from transparent to black.

Origin: Brazil.

Properties: Protects against mobile phone radiation, electromagnetic smog, negative energy from other people, increases vitality and reduces stress by clearing negative thoughts.

Zodiac sign: Capricorn