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2.38 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon Crystal Opal (Jelly Opal) from Ethiopia
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Item ID: | K31180 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 13.29 Width: 7.73 Height: 4.84 |
Weight: | 2.38 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $400 |
This specimen is a translucent 2.38 carat pear shape multi color crystal opal, commonly described as a jelly opal, with precise dimensions of 13.29 x 7.73 x 4.84 mm. The cutting style is cabochon, crafted to a smooth dome that maximizes the internal play of color and the stone clarity. The gem is classified as a Fire Opal within the crystal opal family, offering warm flashes of hue across a clear jelly body. Clarity has been graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, and color intensity is rated medium, providing a balanced display that reads well under varied lighting. The polish is excellent, producing a lustrous, reflective surface that accentuates color shifts and internal depth. There has been no enhancement applied to this piece, and the origin is Ethiopia, a region noted for producing fine crystal and jelly opals. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this stone with full specification to support informed choice and confident design integration.
This opal combines aesthetic subtlety with practical versatility, making it suited to both casual and formal contexts. The pear shape and cabochon finish lend themselves to a range of jewelry formats, including solitaire pendants that highlight translucency, tapered rings that take advantage of the elongated profile, or drop earrings that pair movement with color play. For settings, a secure bezel emphasizes protection and a modern silhouette, while a light, open setting allows greater transmission of light and intensifies the visual effect. Given the inherent tenderness of opal on the Mohs scale, routine care is advised, including avoidance of harsh chemicals and abrupt impact, and storage separate from harder stones. For collectors and designers seeking a refined, natural crystal opal with documented attributes and ethical sourcing, this 2.38 carat Ethiopian Fire Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a clear specification and an adaptable presence for a wide spectrum of jewelry applications.
