MATERIALS:
Sterling silver and man made Opal.
MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace measures approximately 18" inside circumference, allowing each side link to measure approximately 7/8" long (excluding side rings) and 5/8" wide, while the center link measures approximately 2-1/4" long (excluding side rings) and 5/8" at widest point. Post earrings measure approximately 7/8" long and 5/8" at widest point.
DESCRIPTION:
This lovely necklace set will definitely attract plenty of attention! This jewelry set is Navajo hand crafted by artist Perry Spencer, out of genuine sterling silver and man made Opal stones. The necklace has a total of SIX stones; each side link has TWO stones, while the center link has TWO stones that are gently set in hand cut shadow box bezel settings. Each link is highlighted with stamped designs which can be seen accenting the necklace for a wonderful finish. The necklace is stamped sterling and hallmarked. The earrings have a total of TWO stones (ONE in each earring) that are delicately set in a hand cut shadow box bezel setting for a fantastic finish. The earrings are stamped sterling and hallmarked. The set has a total of EIGHT stones.
Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water, and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning precious stone. Opal is birthstone of October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.