Prod #: r121 Price: $45.00 Name: Sterling Silver/Gold-filled Wire Wrap – Australian Opal Approx. Dim:(in) 1.31” L---------------- Own a 3-D Sculpture in Wire and Semiprecious Gemstone. This unique piece of jewelry is created from the language of the stone itself, flowing into the wire wrapped form. It features an approximate 8x12 mm cab of Australian Opal that seems alive. It is wrapped in Sterling Silver/Gold-filled Wire. Each of Ron's creations are different, he does not like to measure anything and just works with the stone until it feels right, infusing it with love. Everything is done free hand, no jigs, no solder are used. His jewelry does draw attention. This is an original one of a kind creation by Ron Gray. Ron has been creating original jewelry for over 10 years and has developed his own unique style. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Science says: Found in masses and occassionally stalagtites; a uniform stacking and sizing a many small spheres causes light to refract through this three-dimensional structure resulting in various colors; tiny spheres of silica present in opal result in a spectral of color or "fire" Legends say: Amplifies one's traits and characteristics; provides impetus to overcome lesser attributes; aids inner creativity; provides inspiration and imagination to all situations; allows for release of inhibitions; strengthens memory; instills faithfulness and loyalty; a "stone of happy dreams and changes"; awakens psychic and mystical qualities; used by Native American Indians and Australian aborigines to invoke visions