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0.69 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K5205 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.35 Width: 6.09 Height: 1.27 |
Weight: | 0.69 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $870 |
The multi-color opal offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a testament to the majestic forces of nature that have shaped our planet over millions of years. This captivating gemstone, weighing 0.69 carats, embodies a seamless interplay of colors, creating an extraordinary visual experience that makes it a prized possession for any collector or connoisseur. The opal's semi-transparent quality, combined with its cushion shape and cabochon cut, allows for light to interact fantastically with its surface, revealing rainbows of colors that shift and change with every movement. Its dimensions of 11.35 x 6.09 x 1.27 mm offer a substantial presence that is both elegant and distinctive.
From a geological perspective, this opal's journey began millions of years ago in what is now the red soil of Australia. Often referred to as the opal capital of the world, Australian opals are renowned for their exceptional quality and mesmerizing play of color. The formation of this opal took place under unique environmental conditions, where hydrated silica spheres were deposited over time within crevices and cavities of ancient sedimentary rocks. Over millennia, these geological processes, combined with consistent pressure and fluctuating temperatures, gave rise to this magnificent gem. This complex formation pathway explains the opal's diverse array of colors and its intense color intensity, making it not just a gemstone but a unique piece of history.
The opal's clarity is graded as eye clean, meaning that it does not possess any inclusions visible to the naked eye, further establishing its high status among precious stones. Moreover, the excellent polish it has received amplifies its natural brilliance and luster, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. Educated buyers are well aware of the rigorous standards employed by The Natural Gemstone Company, which ensures that only the finest gemstones make it to their discerning clientele. Investing in this opal means acquiring not only a beautiful addition to a jewelry collection but also a piece of geological heritage that carries the storied legacy of the Australian earth. The Natural Gemstone Company, with its well-established reputation for sourcing and presenting high-quality gemstones, guarantees the authenticity and exceptional nature of this opal, making it an alluring choice for those who value rarity, beauty, and provenance.
