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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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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 15.83 Width: 11.22 Height: 6.06 |
Weight: | 5.44 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ethiopia |
Per carat price: help | $80 |
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.
