MATERIALS:
Sterling silver, Blue Opal, Red Opal, White Opal, and Yellow Opal.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring is size 10-1/4, it measures approximately 3/4" long and 3/4" wide.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a very exquisite ring that must not be overlooked! This piece of Native American jewelry is Zuni hand crafted by artist Emma Edaakie, out of genuine sterling and real multicolor inlay. The inlay consist of: Blue Opal, Red Opal, White Opal, and Yellow Opal. The inlay is carefully set creating an outstanding Butterfly design, while being accented by silver work for a lovely finish. The ring is stamped Zuni and hallmarked.
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.
