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3.35 Ct. Cabochon Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K22348 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.2 Width: 10.5 Height: 3.2 |
Weight: | 3.35 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $100 |
This exquisite Crystal Jelly Opal traces the quiet grandeur of ancient gem lore, a stone that has graced crowns and talismans for centuries, embodying a sense of mystery and continuity. From its Australian origin, this translucent oval cabochon weighs 3.35 carats, measuring 14.20 x 10.50 x 3.20 mm, with a clarity grade described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, an intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. Unenhanced and naturally formed, the gem displays a luminous body that allows internal play of color to breathe with every movement, a characteristic prized by connoisseurs and collectors alike. As a salesperson at The Natural Gemstone Company I can tell you that the Crystal Jelly Opal family celebrates subtlety and depth, offering a timeless aesthetic that slips effortlessly into heritage designs as well as contemporary settings.
When set in jewelry this opal becomes a quiet chameleon, its soft translucent base and flashes of green, blue, and hints of violet interacting differently with each wearer. On fair and cool undertones the opal will read with delicate contrast, allowing the cool blues and violets to pop and lend a serene, ethereal quality, especially in white gold or platinum settings. For warm undertones and golden complexions the green and warmer flashes harmonize and add a living vibrancy, particularly when paired with yellow or rose gold that warms the overall effect. Olive skin tones find balance with the opal, as the gem’s mixed colors accentuate the skin without overwhelming it, creating a flattering, sophisticated focal point. On deeper skin tones the translucency and brilliant flashes create striking contrast, allowing the colors to glow intensely and command attention, whether set in a simple bezel or an ornate vintage mount. This opal is a living heirloom, a piece that invites stories through the years, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its provenance and integrity, offering a gem that is as rich in history as it is in beauty.
