One Of A Kind

These earrings are created using a 9x16mm teardrop in Citrine. They are made using 100% refined and recycled Sterling Silver wire and ear wires. 

These earrings are truly one of a kind reminding me of the sun peaking through the snow on a wintery day❄️. Measuring at 1 1/4” long x 3/4” wide, these earrings are hand crochet using 100% refined and recycled Sterling Silver wire and chain. 

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Gem-lovers may come across the term “dendritic” in a few gemstone varieties. One such gemstone is dendritic opal, a type of opal with dark inclusions that form stunning fern-like patterns across the stone’s surface.

Dendrites are the branching ends of nerve cells that communicate with other dendrites along synapses to pass messages through the body. Gemologists use the word “dendrites” to refer to tree-like markings on a gemstone or rock. When an opal or any gemstone displays tree-like inclusion patterns, gemologists call it a “dendritic” variety of that stone.

If you were born in October, dendritic opal is an earthy variety of your traditional birthstone, the opal. Astrologically, the dendritic opal is a planetary stone for the sun, making it a lucky talisman for the zodiac sign Leo.

Historically, the dendritic opal spiritual meaning tied to magic and power. In the Middle Ages, people thought these stones held mystical energies, allowing whoever held one to see their truest self. Nobles would carry them as a status symbol, also believing the stone could help them stay in power.

In modern spiritual circles, dendritic opals’ dark patterns, contrasting against their white surfaces, symbolize the balance of opposites — similar to yin and yang. Additionally, the patterns’ resemblance to nature represents one’s connection to Earth, boosting intuition and self-awareness.

These earrings are created using a 9x16mm teardrop ethiopian opal. They are made using 100% refined and recycled Sterling Silver wire and ear wires. 

Did you know... Opal hues can range across the spectrum. An opal might display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow. Opal displays background color in addition to play-of-color. Background color—also called bodycolor—is caused by the suspension of tiny impurities within opal’s silica spheres.

✨ Play-of-color might be the most spectacular aspect of an opal’s appearance. No matter the color or combination of colors, play-of-color must be vivid to command a high rating.

✨An opal’s play-of-color can change along with the viewing angle or type of light. For example, red might dominate in the same portion of an opal cabochon where blue dominates when it’s viewed from a different angle.
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The most valuable opals display play-of-color from all angles.✨

 
Birthstone for October 

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Opal 
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Awareness• Creativity •Transformation

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The high water content of opal assists you to shift your emotions through to self awareness. This stone also helps protect you from too easily absorbing other people's energy, feelings, or thoughts. Because opal produces its colours through interference and diffraction, allow this stone to run interference for you when encountering challenging people, places or things that affect your emotions or hurt your feelings.
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Opal stimulates originality and dynamic creativity, it helps in accessing and expressing your true self. Opal is absorbent and reflective. It picks up thoughts and feelings, amplifies them and then sends them back. Opals are supportive when encountering mental obstacles. Use this stone to gain the perspective needed to make the shift from distraction to action. Opal amplifies traits and brings characteristics to the surface for transformation. It increases self-worth, helps you to understand your full potential.✨

These earrings are hand crocheted using 100% refined and recycled 14kt Gold Fill wire and earwires. So beautiful and lightweight! 

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Blue Topaz

•Soothe • Recharge • Heal•

✨Blue Topaz is known as the gemstone of love, affection and good fortune. It’s a stone that will enhance forgiveness and truth and bring lot’s of joy, abundance, generosity and good health. Blue Topaz is known to soothe, recharge, heal, stimulate and redirect the energies of the body to where they’re required the most. 

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It is a gemstone that will help you have a sweet and happy disposition by releasing the tensions in your body, heart and mind. It works to help promote honesty, openness, self control and self realization. Blue Topaz is especially good for problem solving and expressing your thoughts and emotions.

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It’s generally worn to help stabilize emotions and help you to become more receptive to love and affection from all sources.

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These earrings are hand crocheted using 100% refined and recycled Sterling Silver wire and earwires. So beautiful and lightweight! 

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Blue Topaz

•Soothe • Recharge • Heal•

✨Blue Topaz is known as the gemstone of love, affection and good fortune. It’s a stone that will enhance forgiveness and truth and bring lot’s of joy, abundance, generosity and good health. Blue Topaz is known to soothe, recharge, heal, stimulate and redirect the energies of the body to where they’re required the most. 

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It is a gemstone that will help you have a sweet and happy disposition by releasing the tensions in your body, heart and mind. It works to help promote honesty, openness, self control and self realization. Blue Topaz is especially good for problem solving and expressing your thoughts and emotions.

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It’s generally worn to help stabilize emotions and help you to become more receptive to love and affection from all sources.

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This gorgeous cascading necklace is created using faceted salt & pepper diamonds wrapped in pure 14kt yellow gold. All of the 14kt gold used is sustainably sourced, refined and recycled right here in the USA. This necklace is 18” long with the cascade dropping down another inch and a quarter for an elegant look.

Salt & Pepper Diamonds 

In the most simple terms, a salt-and-pepper diamond is basically a diamond with inclusions that appear black and white. ... It also means they're usually a lot less expensive than white diamonds with minimal or no inclusions—a great option for the price-conscious consumer!

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While normal diamonds strive for the highest level of perfection in the 4 C’s, fans of salt and pepper diamonds enjoy each stone’s unique and intrinsic characteristic. Imperfections can be awesome too! No stones left behind Making these the most sustainable of the diamond world. 
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When salt & pepper diamonds first came to market, it wasn’t as well accepted. Their appearance was very different from other well-known classic gems with optimal sparkle!✨

Fast forward to today’s times, salt and pepper diamonds have become trendy for brides that want to stand out from the crowd. With the growing current movement of embracing your individuality, appreciating the natural imperfections of the salt and pepper diamond is a natural fit! Being different is cool!

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Another appealing factor about the salt and pepper diamond is that it’s eco-friendly. Because being green and sustainable is part of Arivka Jewelry, we enjoy carrying this stone! We believe that no stone should be left behind and we can find beauty in every gemstone.✨

These earrings are hand crochet using fine 14karat gold wire and hinged lever back ear wires. All of the gold used is 100% refined and recycled in the USA. They measure about an inch below the earlobe and are less than a half inch wide and are very lightweight!

 Ethically mined and responsibly sourced 100% Australian boulder opals. Australian opals are considered an exemplar for responsible mining, and are arguably the most sustainable gemstones in the entire world. Knowing where our opals are mined, sourced, and cut gives us the ability to answer any questions you may have so that you have the full story behind each precious opal. These are doublets. 

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Healing properties:

Boulder Opal 

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Awareness• Creativity • Transformation 

The high water content of opal assists you to shift your emotions through to self awareness. This stone also helps protect you from too easily absorbing other people's energy, feelings, or thoughts. Because opal produces its colours through interference and diffraction, allow this stone to run interference for you when encountering challenging people, places or things that affect your emotions or hurt your feelings. Opal stimulates originality and dynamic creativity, it helps in accessing and expressing your true self. Opal is absorbent and reflective. It picks up thoughts and feelings, amplifies them and then sends them back. Opals are supportive when encountering mental obstacles. Use this stone to gain the perspective needed to make the shift from distraction to action. Opal amplifies traits and brings characteristics to the surface for transformation. It increases self-worth, helps you to understand your full potential.✨

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🌟Note: Care for your opals...

When storing opal gemstones for extended periods of time, place them inside a tight plastic bag with some type of moisture source, such as a damp tissue or cloth. This will prevent your precious opal from dehydration. Boulder opal is very sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuation, so try to keep boulder opal gemstones in a stable environment.

Opal gemstones and jewelry should be cleaned on a regular basis. You can use mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth to wipe them down. Since opal is quite porous, you should also avoid the use of bleach, chemicals, cosmetics or household cleaners when wearing opal jewelry.