Exceptional colors on this fluttery butterfly. Nicely done. One stone is a purple.
This beautiful ring is as pretty or prettier than the pictures
Care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals, and extreme temperature changes. To maintain the brilliance of opal, it should be wiped clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a home ultrasonic machine or jewelry cleaner. Comes in a gift Box and mailed BOXED 1st Class Mail
“Just Beautiful...OpalsThe Aboriginal tribes from the Andamooka region in South Australia believed that an opal was born from a rainbow that was brought to the earth by the creator of Dreamtime; The Romans associated opal with fidelity, hope and purity, while the early Greeks believed it could foretell the future. East Asians revered it as a sacred stone and the Arabs believed that opal came from heaven. Queen Victoria of England laughed at the superstitions that were associated with the stone. She and Napoleon Bonaparte were some of the famous admirers of opal. Opal is undeniably enchanting, and even William Shakespeare called it the "Queen of Gems" in his play "Twelfth Night”. Keeping in mind its various characteristics will help you recognize and appreciate the value of this charming gem. "
More history...
The opal has been described as containing the wonders of the skies, sparkling rainbows, fireworks, lightning, the gentler fire of the ruby, the rich purple of the amethyst, and the sea-green of the emerald. Opal’s lore is as colorful as the opal itself. The ancient Greeks felt that the opal gave foresight and the gift of prophecy to the wearer. The Romans believed opal was the symbol of hope and purity. Opal was thought to prevent disease and to strengthen one’s sight. Some of the most valuable opals are a dark gray to blackish colored body. Numerous texts state that the derivation of the word “Opal” comes from the Sanskrit word “upala” although this appears to be the general name given for “precious stones” (Skertchley). In Greek language, in the first century before Christ, the gemstone was known as “opallios”. In Indonesia Opal was known as “Kalimaya” a name also derived from the Japanese word “Kali” meaning a “river” and the Sanskrit “maya” meaning “an illusion” and hence the stone was a “river of illusion”. The Aztec name given to early Mexican Opals was “vitzitziltecpatl” meaning “Hummingbird stone” as the color change of precious opal was likened to the changes of color seen in the birds’ plumage.