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5.44 Ct. Cabochon Black Opal from Ethiopia

This loose stone ships by Aug 12

 
Item ID: K12283
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Total price:
$435
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Product Details
Item ID:
K12283
Dimensions (MM):
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Length: 15.83
Width: 11.22
Height: 6.06
Weight:
5.44 Ct.
Color:
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Multi Color
Color intensity:
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Vivid
Clarity:
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Eye Clean
Shape:
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Pear
Cut:
Cabochon
Enhancements:
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No Enhancement
Origin:
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Ethiopia
Per carat price:
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$80
Product description

The opal in question, from The Natural Gemstone Company, is a stunning example of a 5.44-carat black opal, a gem highly coveted by fine jewelry enthusiasts and gemologists alike. Its unique pear shape, measuring 15.83 x 11.22 x 6.06 mm, offers a versatile design option ideal for custom jewelry projects. The pear shape, with its rounded end and tapered point, is admired for both its elegance and its ability to elongate and flatter the form of the jewelry piece in which it is set, whether it be a ring, pendant, or pair of earrings. Such a shape serves to frame the colors of the opal, emphasizing their depth and vivid hue variations.

The cabochon cut is expertly applied to this opal, with facets that ensure light retention, enhancing the play of color, a signature characteristic of high-quality black opals. The decision to employ a cabochon cut reflects a deep understanding of the opal’s natural properties, as this cutting style maximizes the visual impact of the opal's color flashes. Black opals are particularly valued for their striking color play caused by the diffraction and interference of light. The craftsmanship involved in this cabochon cut demonstrates precision and intricate skill, which is echoed in every other aspect of this gemstone’s preparation.

A notable attribute of this opal is its clarity grade of eye clean when evaluated at eye level, ensuring that inclusions do not interfere with the gemstone’s optical allure. This clarity is essential for gem collectors and designers, as even minimal inclusions can disrupt the flow of light within the stone, reducing its brilliance. In this piece, however, inclusions are virtually unseen, thus preserving the stone’s inherent beauty and visual appeal. Vivid color intensity punctuates the visual experience, giving rise to radiant displays of spectral color and multidimensional hues that are beguiling and sophisticated.

Originating from Ethiopia, a region renowned for producing opals of remarkable quality, this black opal inherits a unique blend of geological and environmental factors that contribute to its exquisite color palette and hardy structure. Ethiopian opals are celebrated for their ability to display brilliant color contrasts and a mesmerizing play of fire across their surfaces. Such provenance not only adds to the opal’s allure but also assures collectors of its authenticity and natural formation processes, factors that are highly regarded in the world of fine gemstones.

The polish on this opal is another crucial detail that cannot be overlooked. It boasts an excellent polish, representing the epitome of surface luster. This careful attention ensures that the opal’s surface is smooth and reflects light uniformly across its curvaceous shape. An excellent polish emphasizes each hue within the opal, ensuring that upon close inspection, buyers can appreciate the subtleties and transitions of color that characterize black opals. At The Natural Gemstone Company, we pride ourselves on providing gemstones of such quality and detail, making this particular opal an outstanding choice for bespoke custom jewelry that seeks to highlight skilled craftsmanship and unparalleled natural beauty.

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Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Jewelry items under $500 will ship in a signature pouch and box.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
For gemstone purchases between $500 and $2000 we ship a high quality black display box which shows the gemstone professionally. Stones under $500 will ship in a secure plastic pouch.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Our hand-made zinc gemstone boxes are the finest in the industry, and are included for all gemstones over $2000.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Our customers often comment about our stunning, hand made, presentation boxes and reporting documents. Large zinc-alloy boxes included at no extra cost for jewelry items over $5000, and petit size included for orders $500-$5000.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
For line bracelets over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
For hanging earrings over $500, we include a high quality, hinged jewelry box. Pictured is one of the beautiful styles that we may use.
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
Gemstone rings in The Natural Gemstone Company custom made packaging
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