Edwardian Opal Solitaire Ring

Shrouded in mystery, superstition and legend, opals might be the most revered and feared stone in history! The birthstone for October, the word opal comes from the Latin word opalus, meaning precious stone, and from the Greek work opallios, meaning to change color. This intriguing fiery stone has a rich, storied past transcending cultures and time. Ancient Romans believed opals brought about good fortune and represented hope and purity, while Ancient Greeks believed that opals had a supernatural origin and would bestow the wearer with the gift of foresight and prophecy, as well as guard them from disease. According to Arabic legend, opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning; and in Medieval times, some believed that opals could make the wearer invisible whenever they wished. Opals were the engagement ring stone of choice until the early 19th century when they fell out of favor thanks to Sir Walter Scotts' 1828 book, "Anne of Geierstein," in which an opal hair ornament brough