Product Overview
Loose Natural Ethiopian Opal Gemstone!
This Opal is Superb! NATURE"S KALEIDOSCOPE ! BRIGHT COLORS! THIS RARE GEM IS REALLY MAGNIFICENT. WHEN THE LIGHT HITS THE STONE IT LIGHTS UP WITH A SHOW OF BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT COLORED BLUE and GREEN and ORANGE FLASHES! A rare find, a faceted Ethiopian Opal! This Opal has been expertly faceted by a master faceter into a beautiful Pear shape. Light melon body color with internal color play that displays differently when you move it and in certain lighting conditions. Has a very tiny spot of the original matrix (element the opal formed in) on the pavilion. (bottom) An exceptional work of Nature.
This gem has been custom faceted by a local master faceter and has been cut to perfection into a Pear design. For the true gemstone connoisseur! This awesome Ethiopian Opal is a perfect gem for a unique jewelry piece such as a ring or a pendant!
Opal is prized for its unique play of color, it can disperse light into flashes of rainbow color. Colors of the Northern Lights. Opal has long thought to hold magical powers and high royalties were usually seen wearing Opals.
Species / Variety: Opal/Ethiopian
Country: Africa
Color:light melon body color with green & blue flashes
Carat Weight: 1.40 Cts
Shape / Cut: Pear
Size: 10.6 X 7.2 MM Depth: 5.5 MM
Clarity: Very Good - Translucent
Treatment: None