This handcrafted statement earrings are a piece from Tides of Atlantis; a jewellery collection inspired by the beauty of the sea, the moon and legends of the Ocean through time. They feature two beautiful Australian Opals from Coober Pedy, that have the most stunning rainbows of colour that shimmer when the light hits them. Like all my work, these earrings are a complete one of a kind, made using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced crystals and environmentally friendly methods.
Total Earring Drop Length: 39mm approx.
Earring Width: 12mm approx.
Sleeper Hoops Diameter: 20mm approx.
♥ Earring Features:
⦁ Oval shaped natural Opal doublets from Coober Pedy, South Australia,
⦁ 925 sterling silver sleeper hoop earrings.
⦁ Thick 925 sterling silver backings.
⦁ 925 sterling silver scallop shell and ball accents.
⦁ 999 fine silver star bezels around each stone.
⦁ Oxidised darker in parts for contrast.
⦁ Polished to a high shine.
⦁ Silver is nickel free.
♥ Handcrafted:
⦁ Created by hand in Melbourne, Australia.
⦁ Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or earring moulds.
⦁ Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil etc).
♥ Uniqueness:
⦁ A complete one of a kind piece.
⦁ All precious metals used have been recycled.
⦁ Each stone is handpicked and ethically sourced.
⦁ No chemicals are used in the creating process.
⦁ Each piece is created with respect and love for the Earth.
💎OPAL LORE:
The Roman historian, Pliny the Elder described the Opal as a precious stone containing the fire of a Garnet, the resplendent purple of the Amethyst, and the sea-green glory of the Emerald. In Ancient times Opal was considered to be the most magical and mysterious gemstone, able to heal the body, provide luck, and strengthen the mind.
Opals help to calm their wearers, easing stress and depression. They are helpful with issues with anxiety, restless thoughts and racing minds, as they center the mind and promote positive dreams. As well as this, Opals are a wonderful protection stone, shielding the wearer from other people's negative thoughts and energies. It is thought to be greatly beneficial when venturing into dangerous places.
Opals are also very seductive stones, associated with love, desire and passion.
