Large Australian Opal & Diamond Drop Earrings

These gorgeous opal and diamond earrings are an estate find bargain that will please opal enthusiasts. The natural Australian opals are top-notch, with a dizzying array of green, orange, and gold hues. Technically, we refer to these as crystal opals since the gems are translucent; this also means that the gems have more color, or fire, inside them. The large opals (measuring 14x10mm) are suspended from a diamond stud, giving them an excellent dangle and presence on the ear.

Details: estate 14k yellow gold earrings set with 4ctw oval opal (Coober Pedy, Australia) and .15ctw natural diamonds (SI GH), circa 1980s.