Triplet Opal Stud Earrings In Sterling Silver

A pair of delightful sterling silver round triplet opal stud earrings in a bezel setting with post and butterfly. The opals are 9x7mm ovals with a colourful play of green, blue and a touch of orange. Perfect for any occasion!  

Triplet opal is a fine layer of Australian light opal that has been bonded onto a dark backing with a domed layer of clear quartz over the opal to protect it.  Triplet opals are a fraction of the cost of solid opals, yet they display all the vivid colours.  It is important not to wear triplet opal in water.

Australian solid opals are among the most precious gemstones in the world and are known for their eye-catching beauty and array of vivid colours. They range from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Solid opal can be worn in water, triplet opals are not to be worn in water, triplet opals are not to be worn in water as water can seep between the layers, however they do not like detergents, or any chemicals. It requires care when wearing so as to not scratch or break the stone.