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1.75 Ct. Red Fire Opal from Mexico
This loose stone ships by May 14
Item ID: | K16205 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.17 Width: 6.29 Height: 6.92 |
Weight: | 1.75 Ct. |
Color: help | Red |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Mexico |
Per carat price: help | $114 |
From the red earth of Mexico to the refined glow in your hand, this Fire Opal tells a story of transformation that only nature and careful craftsmanship can write. Born in volcanic seams where silica rich waters met heat and time, this transparent 1.75 carat Fire Opal began as molten inspiration, cooling slowly to capture a liquid, fiery heart. Miners in Mexico found the rough still cradled in host rock, and sent it to cutters who saw more than color, they saw a luminous potential. Carefully fashioned into a radiant shape with precise proportions of 8.17 x 6.29 x 6.92 mm, the gem was given a radiant cut that amplifies its intense color intensity, and the excellent polish brings forward a mirror like finish that tells of hours spent on the wheel and the steady eye of a master cutter. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural origin and individuality, and a controlled heat treatment was applied to stabilize and enhance its fire while preserving the gem quality that makes it desirable. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind every step of this journey, from careful sourcing in Mexico to the final presentation, so you receive not just a gem, but a provenance rich with story.
As an investment, this radiant Fire Opal represents both tangible beauty and future appreciation potential, the market for high quality, transparent fire opals has been steadily growing as collectors and designers seek stones that combine rarity with wearability. A 1.75 carat transparent Fire Opal with intense color, radiant cut, and excellent polish is uncommon, and the rarity is amplified by its clean eye level clarity and precise dimensions, qualities that connoisseurs and investors prize when assessing long term value. Heat treatment in this context was applied to enhance stability and color, a responsible enhancement that maintains the gem integrity while improving market desirability. Over time, well documented pieces with clear origin and quality grading have shown resilience in price and a tendency to appreciate as demand for natural colored gems expands and supply of premium material remains limited. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide full details on care, certification options, and provenance, ensuring your purchase is secure, transparent, and positioned for appreciation, contact us to learn how this Fire Opal can fit into your collection or investment portfolio.
























