Boulder Opal Earrings

Vivid blue, green, red and purple Opal veins that are still attached to the iron rich, rock (boulder) matrix on which they were formed are the foundation of this collection. In contrast the mundane material of the boulder opal matrix is a dull red-brown due to the presence of iron. The same type of iron that is in our blood generates the magnetic field of the earth, offers gravity to hold us to it, and makes our hearts beat. Thus, a celebration of outrageous color fused to boring necessity informs jewelry in this series.