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1.04 Ct. Semi-Black Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K9334 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.08 Width: 7.09 Height: 3.2 |
Weight: | 1.04 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $130 |
The 1.04 carat semi-black opal from The Natural Gemstone Company is a stunning example of fine gem quality, meticulously crafted to showcase its diverse and captivating color palette. As a multi color opal, this gemstone exhibits an exquisite array of vivid hues that continuously shift with every movement. The dimensions of 7.08 x 7.09 x 3.20 mm confirm its substantial presence, while the clarity grade of slightly included ensures a unique character, featuring distinct internal patterns that only enhance its charm. The tablet cut further accentuates these patterns, offering maximum surface area to display the opal’s intense color intensity. The excellent polish ensures that each facet reflects light brilliantly, enhancing the gemstone’s kaleidoscopic array of colors.
Originating from Australia, this opal reflects the esteemed reputation of gemstones sourced from this region, renowned for their superior quality and spectrum of colors unlike any found elsewhere. Compared to opals from other famous locations, the semi-black opal boasts a distinct hue and tone that differentiates it within the gemstone market. For instance, Ethiopian opals tend to possess a lighter base hue accompanied by a muted tonal presence, while Mexican opals are typically known for their fiery and bright color displays. This Australian opal, however, is distinguished by its deeper base color, resulting in a more dramatic play-of-color effect that is both mesmerizing and rare.
The semi-black opal's kaleidoscopic color play ranges spectacularly from shimmering greens and deep blues to fiery reds and lively yellows, all enhanced by its translucent nature. These colors are intensified by the tablet cut, a relatively rare faceting style that serves to highlight and augment the stone’s natural optical phenomena. Buyers and collectors at The Natural Gemstone Company will appreciate the gemstone's superior craftsmanship, as it demonstrates a level of precision and artistry that elevates its status amongst connoisseurs of high-quality, natural opals. A gem such as this, with its intense coloration and expert craftsmanship, represents not just a visual masterpiece but also an investment in the legacy of Australian opal mining and cutting excellence.
