Tiny Gold Hoops with Raw Opals OOAK #2

Our October birthstone is OPAL, and once again we have some lovely gemstones to use in our earrings and necklaces! 

These tiny forged GOLD hoops have raw Opals wired into their centers. These are light and dreamy and can be enjoyed for their colors even if they aren't your birthstone! And of course, they make great gifts!  We up-leveled them by adding a thick electroplating of 24K gold over our cast brass medallion. This combo allows for all the beauty and durablity of the Gold finish while being much a more affordable option than solid cast gold!

"Opal" comes from the Sanskrit word upala, which means "precious stone." This comes from the stories from ancient India, which said the Mother Goddess changed the virgin Goddess of the Rainbow into a stone to save her from the amorous attentions of three gods. The word was adopted in Latin during Roman times as opalus. It is said that precious opal, with its display of fire, can spark creativity, and that the "dance" of its fire can help people enjoy their lives. The gemstone has been associated with the sacral chakra, imbalances of which can cause problems with addictions. 

1" in diameter, 24K Gold hoops and 14K Gold fill earwires.