Australian Opal Oval Studs

These luminous Australian opals catch the light from every angle in these refined earrings. Each stone is individually bezel-set to showcase its natural play of colour, and crafted in sterling silver. The oval shapes Opals flash with bright blue and green with a touch of red. 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 oval shaped 7mm x 5mm with silver setting overall size is 8 x 6mm