Ethiopian Opal Pear Shape Single Stone Necklace, Surgical Stainless Steel, Aurora Kyokkou

Aurora / Kyokkou *You will receive one item, either "Gold" or "Silver". Please let us know your preference of "Gold" or "Silver" via message. If no selection is made, it will be sent in "Gold". *One item will be delivered. This jewelry is inspired by the tears of Iris, the Greek goddess of rainbows, said to appear after a storm. A flame flickering within the stone, a stone of dreams, miracles, and slumber. This piece is a simple, single-stone style necklace made with Ethiopian precious opal. We carefully select high-quality opals from our stock to create this piece, allowing you to enjoy their stunning play-of-color, likened to a sunset-lit blue sky, shimmering auroras, rainbows, and diamond dust. This luxurious single-stone opal is perfect to wear as a talisman every day. Its milky white to transparent base color also makes it easy to coordinate with any outfit. Surgical stainless steel 40cm necklace Stone approx. 6mm [About Surgical Stainless Steel] This is a special stainless steel mainly used for medical instruments. Designated as "316L" under JIS standards, it is known for its characteristic of being highly resistant to causing metal allergies among stainless steels. It is also popular for its resistance to rust, corrosion, and heat, its resistance to discoloration, and its high strength (resistance to scratches and breakage). ■ About Opal Stone language: Hope, Peace, Patience, Happiness, Good Luck, October Birthstone [Bonus Column: The Beauty of Opal and the Dreams of Humankind] Opal is a treasure trove of legends. It is a cryptocrystalline gemstone formed by the combination of silicon and water. Although not a single crystal, it ranks alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald in fame. This is due to its characteristic of being composed of particles smaller than 0.1 microns, where differences in particle size create a light prism that produces various colors. Optically, it is a gemstone that contains all colors within a single stone. Opal has been loved since ancient times, including the Roman era, by European aristocrats and royalty. Its etymology comes from the ancient Sanskrit word 'opala,' meaning 'gemstone.' It has been called the rainbow gem, and Shakespeare referred to it as the queen of gems. There is a tale that Mark Antony, in order to gift an opal to Cleopatra, attempted to buy the opal ring owned by senator Nonius. Upon refusal, he exiled Nonius. Pliny the Elder, an ancient Roman naturalist, praised it in his "Naturalis Historia" with romantic words: "This stone possesses the fire of garnet, the brilliant purple of amethyst, and the sea-green of emerald, all wonderfully combined to emit light. Its radiance rivals the colors of paint, 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 kings. Queen Victoria of England always wore opals, and because she favored them as a talisman for happiness and as gifts for loved ones, they became renowned as stones that bring happiness and attract good luck.