The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Swirl Motif and Opal (12mm)

Sterling silver earrings features opal gemstones and the traditional Swirl Motif design. The Swirl dangles from the opal base. Opal is iridescent meaning the look and reflections change when you view it from different directions. The back of the earrings has a fine "punched silver" texture.

Sterling Silver (925 Stamp), Opal Gem Stone
Made in Greece
Post Earrings (for pierced ears only)
Approx. 12mm (.47 in) diameter
Approx. 23mm (.91 in) including opal base when hanging
(Photos are not actual size)

History
The swirl motif is inspired by the Ancient Greek mythological Labyrinth, which was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus. Daedalus had made the Labyrinth so cunningly that he himself could barely escape it after he built it. Theseus was aided by Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread, literally the "clew", or "clue", so he could find his way out again.