Opal, considered the "queen of gems," can flash patterns of color representing every hue of the rainbow. Believed by ancient people to actually contain fire, opal has long been ascribed many mystical and healing properties. Geologically, opal is more than 60 million years old. The rainbow of fire is produced by the diffraction of white light through a micro-structure of silica spheres. Each size sphere reflects light of a different wavelength.

This beautifully detailed sterling silver pin from our London silversmith, Leon Nussbaum, contains an inlay of a matrix of iridescent white opal. The English hallmark ensures purity. 1.75" x 1.25".

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