Small "on-ear" hoop earrings in gold vermeil (3 microns of 18-karat gold over 925 silver), set with genuine blue opals with splendid reflections and small moissanites with a sparkle more brilliant than diamonds.
Fine jewelry, not costume jewelry! A luxurious and timeless gift, easy to wear, discreet yet remarkable.
Delivered in a gift box with the brand's pewter emblem and silk ribbon.
In ancient Greece, opal was said to have been born in the eyes of Zeus, king of the gods: his tears of joy following his triumph over the Titans were said to have turned into opal upon touching the ground. Since then, the Greeks have attributed clairvoyant and prophetic powers to it, a belief that persisted into the Middle Ages, during which time it was known as “ophthalmios” (the stone of the eye), in recognition of its virtues for the eyes.
Finally, among the Romans, it was a sign of hope and purity. They were said to be the first to market it, sparking intense desire: Mark Antony is said to have banished a senator who refused to sell him an opal intended for Cleopatra
