Reminiscent of the Italian Amalfi Coast, with its azure blue seas and brooding volcanoes, the fire of these beauties must be seen to be believed.. These genuine natural Australian quality crystal opals mined on the opal fields (Halfway Hill field) of Coober Pedy Australia, have been inlaid in solid 14 karat white gold with a Queensland opal boulder ironstone backing (inlaid doublets) and set with solid 9 karat white gold continental clips here at World Class Opal Australia. This opal is valued at $600 per carat (Around 2.4 carat precious opal weight in total). After 30 years in the opal business, we firmly believe opal can be the most beautiful gem on Earth, and we love the colourful characters and lifestyle of the outback opal fields. Here at World Class Opal we are privileged to do our best to acquaint the world with the colour, light and beauty that quality Australian opal jewellery has to offer. See us outback opal hunting opal in a beautiful pocket we discover at around 8:15! : https://youtu.be/irpK6iO7c8I?si=g2zEJoGPDlAm585W Item specifics: WEIGHT: 10 carats (both whole earrings) DIMENSIONS: 11 mm by 15 mm by 3 mm thick (opal in each bezel only) : A whole earring measures around 27 mm in length. BRIGHTNESS: A lovely 4.5 out of 5 all over. INCLUSIONS: Flawless. We do not sell opal simulants of ANY sort. All of our opal is 100% guaranteed genuine Australian mined gemstone. World Class Opal maintains a 30 day 100% satisfaction guarantee return policy on all items. Love your natural, Australian opal pendant, ring or earring jewelry or your money back!

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About 2 years ago, I finally admitted that my weight and health had gotten out of control. I had skin issues, chronic, pain, was constantly tired, and couldn't honor God or my family in the way He had created me to live. Our family of 6, decided to cut sugar completely. Two years later and we are amazed at all the health benefits for our entire family! 1. Weight loss Most of my life my weight would fluctuate up and down, based on the AMOUNT I was exercising or eating. I learned that exercise is NOT the healthy way to lose weight. My doctor explained that exercising when your body is unbalanced just tears down your health and does not help. She taught me how to balance my body by eating REAL food. As someone who got caught up in "diet foods" as a teenager, this style of eating and not dieting, has been very freeing! While my boys don't need to lose any weight, my husband and I dropped several sizes and pounds. I went from 170 to 120lbs and dropped from a size 14 to a size 4! 2. No more cravings! I didn't realize how addictive sugar was, until I was freed from the addiction to sugar and food! It feel wonderful to no longer be a slave to food cravings!! Sugar feeds the bad bacteria in our digestive systems and causes our bodies to crave it. Many "picky" kids are actually playing out their addiction to sugar as they refuse to eat anything but breads/cereals. 3. No more pain and inflammation! For about 7 years, I had "tendonitis" or chronic pain in my feet. My joints were super stiff every time I got up from sitting for even the shortest time period. I had started to associate it with my age, but 35 years old was just too young! After cutting dairy, grains and sugar, and adding probiotics, my foot pain resolved COMPLETELY and has not returned! 4. Healthy immune system! Did you know that sugar weakens your immune system and leaves you susceptible to illness? My oldest son used to get ear infections often. We finally noticed that he would get sick the day after consuming sugar (even just 1 cookie). Our health has significantly improved since cutting sugar, dairy and grains. Maintaining an alkaline diet, also helps protect our bodies from cancer, which can not thrive in an alkaline environment. There is no moderation with sugar consumption, it always causes health problems. It breaks my heart to see moms talk about how their kids and family are constantly sick. Many don't make the connection with diet & health, but they're completed connected. 5. ENERGY and Mental Focus After having 4 boys, my sleep patterns were off balance and I was completely exhausted most of the time. I relied on sweet tea (my source of sugar and caffeine) to get me through the day. Did it work? NO! I would crash shortly after finishing a glass of tea and just crave more to give me energy. Since cutting sugar, I realize how the sugar was CAUSING the fatigue and exhaustion! I now have tons more energy, feel so much better and can think clearly without the brain fog from sugar! I drink 1-2oz of NingXia Red (an antioxidant drink with no caffeine or sugar) daily for immune support. 6. Digestive health Several members of our family have digestive issues and food intolerances. Since cutting sugar, dairy and grains, and adding probiotics and food enzymes, our tummies are much happier (less gas, bloating, and other issues). I found that I don't feel "full" or bloated after meals. I didn't realize how terrible carbs and sugar made me feel! My husband suffered from terrible reflux and esophagus problems that caused difficulty eating and swallowing food. Meal times for him were not pleasant! Since cutting sugar, dairy and grains, my husbands digestive issues are completely better! No medicines necessary! Also, my son's eczema has also cleared up and everyone is sleeping better:) 7. Skin Health The dermatitis that I had struggled with for years, magically disappeared! My son's eczema also got better! We learned that problems on the outside of our body are just symptoms of problems on the inside. Thankful for healthy skin! How did we do this?? Because wheat and processed foods turn straight to sugar in our bodies, we also cut those foods. Due to gut health imbalance, we completely cut dairy, grains and sugar. We follow this simple meme... We eat local, organic meat, vegetables, fruits, seeds, beans and nuts. We shop the perimeter of the grocery store, shop farmer's markets, grow our own food and buy meat from local farmers. Here's a post on where we get our food. I drink this incredible drink daily and it helps support my lymphatic system and really helped when detoxing from sugar! GGMS - 1 quart of water + 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar + 1-2 drops Citrus oil + stevia to taste Drinking kombucha and other fermented foods has greatly increased our digestive health and cuts sugar cravings. My doctor and nutritionist teach that our bodies need a Protein + Fat + Healthy Carb for a balanced meal and complete fuel for your body. Trim Healthy Mama is an awesome plan that understands this concept also. The sisters who created THM explain that our body can only burn one fuel at a time (FAT or CARBS) and if you consume both, one of those is stored as fat. You also always need PROTEIN for your body to use those fuels. In my effort to lose weight, my meals consisted of [PROTEIN+FATS] OR [PROTEIN+HEALTHY CARBS], but not fats and carbs combined. Once I hit my weight goal, I began combining Protein+Fat+Healthy Carbs (in healthy amounts) to maintain a healthy weight. My 4 boys have always eaten all three together, to support their growth and development. Here are a couple simple meals I cooked for my family... Roasted chicken with sweet potatoes and sauteed green beans Stir fry made with local beef, coconut aminos and tons of veggies (including beet greens) Lemon broccoli chicken quinoa... we eat healthy carb quinoa at least once a week! Who's ready to cut sugar?? I know it's a little after "New Year's Resolutions, but I made several natural changes two years ago, this month, and I'm so happy I did! ** Disclaimer: I'm just a mom sharing from our research and experience. This is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any illness.

A huge thank you to everyone I met on my journey and here are a few images from some of the locations I was privileged enough to see and photograph.

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