MATERIALS:
Sterling silver and man made Blue Opal.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring is size 10-1/2, it measures approximately 7/8" long and 1/4" wide.
DESCRIPTION:
Excellent craftsmanship is shown throughout this amazing ring! This piece of Native American jewerly is Zuni hand crafted by artist Priscilla Casper, out of genuine sterling silver and man made Blue Opal inlay. The inlay is gently set, while thin silver lines accent the ring for a lovely finish. The ring is signed Zuni and hallmarked.
Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water, and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning precious stone. Opal is the birthstone for October. It is believed to release self-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens psychic and mystical qualities.