Australian Opal Pear Shaped Earrings

These luminous Australian opals catch the light from every angle in these refined earrings. Each stone is individually claw-set to showcase its natural play of colour, suspended from elegant shepherd's hook crafted in sterling silver. The pear shape Opal flashes with bright blue and green and elongates the ear while the secure claw setting protects these precious gemstones. A sophisticated choice for those who appreciate authentic opals and timeless design.

Unique geological formations in Australia have favored the formation of this sedimentary stone - about 140 million years ago. At that time, an inland sea, abundant with silica-rich sands, covered much of central Australia. This sea eventually receded and formed what is now known as the Great Artesian Basin. Around 30 to 40 million years ago, heavy weathering began to dissolve the silica. The holes that were formed in the rock began to collect silica-rich water. Over time, the silicates trapped in these spaces formed opals.

Materials - Sterling silver Earrings set with triplet Australian Opals x 2 pear shaped 13 x 8mm