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1.60 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Ethiopia
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Item ID: | K5281 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.16 Width: 7.97 Height: 4.77 |
Weight: | 1.60 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $50 |
Introducing an exquisite gem that captures the allure of nature and echoes tales of ancient romance, our 1.60-carat Ethiopian Crystal Opal is a true masterpiece. Impeccably crafted and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this opal’s unforgettable charm lies in its kaleidoscope of changing hues that transform with every movement, much like the dance of colors across a lover's landscape at sunset.
The journey of this gem begins deep within the Ethiopian earth, where it was formed over millennia. As the light caresses the gemstone’s medium intense opalescence, shades of ethereal blues, romantic pinks, and fiery oranges swirl together, reminiscent of the bold and passionate stories of yore. The demand for opals that can hold such vibrant energy and presence is high, and this particular piece does not disappoint. Its multi-color play of colors has a soft yet pronounced intensity, capturing the heart much like an enchanting love note read under candlelight.
The technical craftsmanship behind this crystal opal is evident in its mixed brilliant cut, which maximizes the gem's natural beauty while accentuating its unique spectrum of colors. Measuring 10.16 x 7.97 x 4.77 mm, the oval shape is deliberately chosen to allow light to refract brilliantly within, illuminating its tantalizing milieu in a manner akin to the first glimpse of dawn. Every flicker of light across its surface is enhanced by the gem’s excellent polish, ensured through meticulous sanding and buffing processes, which eliminate any surface imperfections and accentuate the stone’s kaleidoscopic allure. The clarity grade of very slightly included carefully maintains the stone’s authenticity, with minor inclusions that suggest scenes akin to star-crossed legends.
Treasured since antiquity, opal’s history is closely tied to the idea of harmonic energies and elevated emotional and spiritual status. Through a careful heat treatment process, employed to enhance stability and color, this gem echoes a legacy of precision and quality. As such, it serves as both a token of affection and a connection to ancestral elegance and mystery. Consider this magnificent opal not just as ornamentation but as a carrier of narratives, old as time yet ever-renewed, embodying both the twinkle of starlit ambiance and the subtle touch of artisan mastery.
The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to indulge in the beauty of this Ethiopian Crystal Opal, which marries technical brilliance with a narrative of love and history. Its semi-transparency, medium intense color intensity, and dazzling play of colors will captivate even the most discerning gem connoisseur, a piece worthy of admiration and marvel, urging you to discover the romance that lies beneath its scintillating surface.
