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1.76 Ct. Opal from Mexico
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Item ID: | K9498 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.56 Width: 6.41 Height: 6.15 |
Weight: | 1.76 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Mexico |
Per carat price: help | $394 |
Introducing a masterpiece from The Natural Gemstone Company, this exquisite 1.76 carat multi-color opal embodies the pinnacle of gemstone artistry. With dimensions of 8.56 x 6.41 x 6.15 mm, this oval-shaped treasure captivates with its vibrant palette, a mesmerizing dance of colors akin to a sunrise over the Mexican horizon, where this opal finds its origin. The opal boasts an elegant cabochon cut, a time-honored faceting style that enhances its play-of-color and lends depth to its kaleidoscopic appearance. At eye level, the gem displays a clarity grade of very slightly included, ensuring that the inclusions are minimal and do not detract from its breathtaking visual appeal.
Delving deeper into the gemstone's character, one must appreciate the intense color intensity, a hallmark of quality that distinguishes this opal in the realm of fine gemstones. Its hues, a harmonious blend of fiery oranges, passionate reds, and gentle greens, are reminiscent of a painter’s palette, rich in diversity yet unified in presentation. Such radiance is not only a feast for the eyes but a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship employed in its creation. The opal's excellent polish is the final stroke of mastery, rendering the surface smooth to the touch and exceedingly lustrous, enhancing the interplay between light and color.
In the folklore of its Mexican origin, opals are referred to as "stones of the bird of paradise" for their captivating array of colors. This romantic legacy is embedded within this opal's very essence. As a bearer of this gem, one holds a piece that is not only an object of beauty but a storied heirloom steeped in cultural significance and the allure of ancient tales. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this opal, a harmonious blend of nature's artistry and human craftsmanship, designed for those who value the intricate details and storied past of such a beautiful creation. Here lies not just a gem, but a declaration of passion, expertise, and the timeless allure of nature’s finest materials.
