Opalized Wood Drop Earring Pair

Opalized Wood Drop Earring PairMost of us think of those celestial stones with fiery colors when we think of opal. However, to be classified as an opal it means that the crystalline structure is spherical instead of geometric. Common opal doesn't have the fire, but it does have a beauty of its own. This opal actually replaced petrified wood hundreds of thousands of years ago! The colors range from soft pastels to the deepest aqua blues. You may even see glints of copper streamers

or delicate golden-brown veining that resembles autumn leaves drifting through a woodland creek

Originally discovered on the property of the world famous Richardson Ranch in Mahleur County

Discovered in 2023 in Empire

Chiapas happens to be the most phosphorescent of all of the major ambers so not only will it glow under a UV light

including warm reds

glossy finish of these cabochons enhances their vivid coloration

Formed in ancient volcanic hot spring areas

From the Steve Harper Collection

This striking material showcases the rich

Each cabochon is hand-selected and expertly cut into smooth

This material comes from the famous turquoise-producing region near Qingu in China's Hubei Province—one of the world's most important sources of high-quality turquoise

grounding energy to any piece of jewelry