Cattleya Flower with Opal and Pearls, Surgical Stainless Steel Cattleya Flower

Cattleya Flower *Please note: You will receive either the "Gold" or "Silver" option. Kindly inform us of your preference via message. If no selection is made, the "Gold" option will be sent. A Cattleya bloom gracing your profile. We've crafted these delicate earrings featuring a Cattleya flower made from skin-friendly surgical stainless steel, adorned with opal and pearls. They come with a special stopper back to keep them perfectly in place. A silver option is also available. The botanical and artistic design is simply captivating. With a pleasing volume, they add a striking accent that holds its own even against autumn and winter outerwear. Presented in a box, they make for a thoughtful small gift. SUS316L Stud Earrings with Large Stopper Back Size: Approximately 30mm ■ Please choose between Silver / Gold *If no selection is made, it will be shipped in GOLD. ■ Please note that the number of pearls may vary depending on the arrival period. ■ About Opal Meaning: Hope, Purity, Serenity, Patience, October Birthstone [Bonus Column: The Beauty of Opal and the Dreams of Humanity] Opal is a treasure trove of legends. It's a cryptocrystalline gemstone formed from silicon and water, yet it ranks alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, and is renowned for its unique characteristic: the aggregation of particles smaller than 0.1 microns, where variations in particle size create a light prism that produces a spectrum of colors. Optically, it's a gem that contains all colors within a single stone. Opal has been cherished since ancient times, including by European nobility and royalty in the Roman era. Its etymology traces back to the ancient Sanskrit word 'upala,' meaning 'gem.' Dubbed the 'rainbow gem,' Shakespeare reverently called it the 'queen of gems.' There's a tale of Mark Antony attempting to acquire a ring with an opal owned by Senator Nonius to gift to Cleopatra, and upon refusal, Nonius was exiled. The ancient Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, in his 'Natural History,' praised it with romantic words: "This stone possesses the soft fire of the garnet, the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea-green of the emerald, all shining together in a marvelous union. Its radiance rivals the colors of a painter's palette, or the flames of burning sulfur or oil." Furthermore, an opal adorning the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor was given the unique name 'Opalus' by Albertus Magnus, and it was believed to protect the honor of royalty. *About Surgical Stainless Steel: This is a special type of stainless steel primarily used in medical instruments. Designated as "316L" under JIS standards, it is known for its particularly low potential to cause metal allergies among stainless steels. It is popular for its resistance to rust, corrosion, and heat, its resistance to discoloration, and its high strength (resistance to scratches and breakage).