Flashy Australian Opals and London Blue Topaz cushion shaped gems set in 14k gold on a sterling silver backplate with 14k gold posts. These one of a kind mismatched earrings are just about 5751 1/8" long and will come with extra large sterling silver ear nuts to balance comfortably on your ear lobe. These earrings are lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day and into the night.

Doublets are made from natural opals that have had a thick backing applied for more strength and durability. Opals are one of the birthstones for October.Opals begin as a mixture of silicon dioxide and water. When fresh water (from rain or streams) runs down over sandstone, it picks up trace amounts of silica from the sandstone. This silica and water solution sometimes finds its way into cracks and crevices. When most of the water evaporates, the silica remains. If the conditions are just right, an opal is created. The process, although seemingly simple, takes millions of years and intense pressure to create one opal. Opals are all one of a kind and each has its own beauty. Opals are about 5-6 on the Moh's scale of hardness which is about the same hardness as glass. Care should be taken so they are not scratched. To protect their beauty, they should not be stored in direct sunlight. They should also be removed when showering or swimming because they can be affected by chemicals and perfumes like those in soaps and shampoos and definitely by chlorine. (Chlorine will bleach the color out of the opals quickly) .With normal care, they will last a lifetime!

These earrings will arrive in a beautiful gift box with a free polishing cloth. Like all my jewelry, they come with a lifetime warranty. If they ever need a repair, just send them to me and I will fix them and return them to you at no charge. Gift wrapping is available free of charge, just convo me if you would like it wrapped.

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