Mid 20th Century 15ct Gold Large Cabochon Cut Opal Earrings

If you love opals then these 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold earrings may be for you. Each earring has been set with a lively opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. that displays green and blue flashes with red undertones. The opals are well matched and sit within a rope work border. They were made in the 1950s.