"Boutique" is RIGHT!!!!! I'll take that, and that, and that, and that... OH! And that, 'n that, 'n that. GORGEOUS, megt10 !
Thank you, Ascella! I bought that gorgeous Lightning Ridge black opal (unmounted) in Australia. I had it for years, then two years ago I finally designed an 18k yellow gold setting that would show it best from all angles. I don't do the gold work myself, but luckily (having been a gem and jewelry buyer), I know some excellent artisans.
And thank you also, laurineg1. The gold feather-style dangle earrings you pointed out are extra-special. I designed these as well, and they contain diamonds from the wedding band of my recently departed mother.