Amazing play of color natural Ethiopian Opal(.54ct, VVS, Ethiopia) hand set in a filigree sterling silver ring. This Opal has more color then the picture can show. With every turn a rainbow of colors dance across the cabochon gemstone. One of the world’s most coveted gemstones, opal’s name evolved from the Roman opalus which was derived from the Greek opallios, meaning “to see a change of color.” The Greek word was a modification of the ancient Indian Sanskrit name for opal, upala, which meant “precious stone.” Opal's unique qualities have attracted the attention of many ancient civilizations – and still do.Opals possess flashes of rainbow colors that change with the angle of observation, called play of color.Size 6.5I'm a home based small seller. All my items are one of a kind handmade pieces. I do not buy pre made of mass manufactured finished items. If you want something that looks like it came from a major jewelry store then please go there. If you want one of a kind,Individual,artistic, and unique pieces then look through my store.