Boulder Opal Earrings 459

Sparkle and radiance are the adjectives du jour with these Boulder Opal earrings. Open back bezels invite the sunlight to highlight the splendor of the many colors shining through the opals. Ideal for daily wear or to dress up a special occasion outfit, these earrings are sure to please.

BOULDER OPAL
Boulder Opals are mined in the state of Queensland in Australia. They are precious opals discovered usually inside of large Ironstone formations found in the Earth. There are a variety of types available, which depend on the mix of minerals and type of soil or rock that the opals are discovered in, such as: Ironstone, Sandstone, Pipe Crystal, Yowah and Koroit Nuts, Matrix and Fairy. Boulder opal is popularly used by jewelers around the world in pendant designs, rings, earrings and other jewelry.

They often show an array of colors from more common blues and greens to rarer colors such as rainbows and reds. They often have an earthy, rock look. Every piece of opal is unique; one and only.