Black Rutilated Quartz, Australian Opal + Moonstone Gemstone Earrings

Northern California designer Robindira Unsworth's penchant for natural beauty dazzles with this duo of light and dark contrasts. Treasured for its visually striking inclusions -- a kaleidoscope of colors, strands and patterns "trapped" inside its borders -- unlike diamonds, it's absolutely more the merrier for Rutilated Quartz. Known as the "fire of the desert" in indigenous Australian folklore, opals were thought to come from rainbows touching the earth. And why not, given the absolute cacophony of sparkling colors which, as you can see, changes depending on the backdrop. Lastly, a delicate (and lucky!) teardrop moonstone ties the dynamic look all together. Total length: 2.5". Black Rutilated Quartz gemstones; 18mm (0.7")/diameter Australian Opal gemstones; 11mm x 10mm (0.43" x 0.39") Moonstone gemstone; 7mm x 5mm (0.3" x 0.2") 22k gold vermeil bezel, earwire & accents Oxidized sterling silver bezel Total length: 2.5" (64mm) Comes with jewelry storage pouch Note: closeup image