{"product_id":"opal-drop-earrings-blue-topaz","title":"Blue Topaz Opal Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean blue topaz studs anchor sandy, drop shaped dangles that call to mind sea glass tumbled smooth by the tide. These \u003cstrong\u003eopal drop earrings by Michael Jensen\u003c\/strong\u003e pair natural opal slices, framed in yellow gold, against a backdrop of rust colored enamel: a silhouette that echoes a tidepool at low water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition does the heavy lifting. Round faceted blue topaz sits bright and saturated at the ear, while the elongated opal slices below bring soft play of color and natural variation, since no two slices read exactly alike. The rust toned enamel drop ties the palette together, and oxidized sterling silver plus 22K yellow gold accents give the whole piece its light, organic feel paired with a classic architectural build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Jensen's work is exactly the kind of thing Alara exists to curate: independent artisans with a genuine point of view, working in ethically sourced materials, making pieces built to be worn and noticed rather than mass produced and forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCold Hard Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003emetal: oxidized sterling silver + 22K yellow gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003egems: (2) round faceted blue topaz, 6.62ctw + natural opal slices\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003edrop material: red-brown enamel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003edimensions: approx. 2\" x 3\/4\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003etype: 18K yellow gold friction post + sterling silver friction backs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre these authentic opal drop earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. This pair features natural opal slices paired with faceted blue topaz in a fine jewelry setting by Michael Jensen.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo these earrings use real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. They include 22K yellow gold accents and 18K yellow gold friction posts, set against oxidized sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWill the opal color and pattern match what I see on screen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNot exactly, and that is part of the appeal. Natural opal slices show individual patterning and play of color, so the pair you receive will vary slightly from the photos and from monitor to monitor due to screen and browser settings. That variation is expected with natural gems, not a flaw.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre these suitable for everyday wear or something more special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBoth. The friction post backs keep them secure for a full day, and the drop length and color story give them enough presence for evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhere can I see and buy these opal drop earrings in person?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAt Alara Jewelry's gallery on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Are these authentic opal drop earrings?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. 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