Opal Raw AAA+++ Multicolor Fire 38 ct - Light Ridge- 7.6 g
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Raw opal from Light Ridge, Australia, 38 ct (7.6 g), multicolor fire with AAA+++ quality.
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Australian Opal in the Rough – Light Ridge Vivid Fire 38Ct
Discover the exceptional beauty of this raw Australian opal, a vibrant fire gem from the prestigious Light Ridge region in Australia, worldwide renowned for producing the brightest and most sought-after opals. This top-quality specimen stands out for its intense brilliance, excellent clarity, and a dynamic play of colors that reveals vivid flashes from multiple angles.
With a weight of 38 ct and dimensions of 41 mm × 18 mm × 13 mm, this piece offers an ideal surface for carving, polishing, wire wrapping, or to be preserved as-is as a collectible item. Its natural matrix adds authenticity and character, while its fiery markings make it a perfect candidate for high-end jewelry projects.
Ideal for:
• Jewelry designers seeking materials with a strong presence.
• Lapidaries who value pieces with great aesthetic potential
• Collectors of exceptional gemstones
• Buyers looking for investment-quality rough opals
A standout opportunity to acquire a Lightning Ridge opal with personality, purity, and a fire that won’t go unnoticed. Lightning Ridge Fire Opal: A Tale of the Guardian of the Lightning.
In the old nights of the Australian outback, the ancestors told that Lightning Ridge did not receive its name by chance. They said that there, where lightning falls with fury onto the dark earth, some bolts do not return to the sky. They remain trapped beneath the surface, merging with the mother rock until they transform into a heart of eternal light: the fire opal.
This specimen preserves that mythical origin. Its red and orange glow recalls the spark of a newborn bolt of lightning, while green and blue flashes evoke the echo of the sky that saw it fall. The matrix that surrounds it acts as a natural reliquary, protecting the fragment of storm that beats inside.
The ancients believed that these opals were amulets of vision and courage, capable of guiding travelers in the darkness of the desert. Today, they remain symbols of elemental strength and indomitable beauty.
A piece for those who aren’t looking for just a gem, but a fragment of legend forged between light and earth.
To behold its chromatic fire in action, watch the short: there the dominant red reveals its dance under direct light.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bMBueZM7a_k?si=DxjDW37fRJIGuzM3
Opalwanted Gems of the world
Australian Opal in the Rough – Light Ridge Vivid Fire 38Ct
Discover the exceptional beauty of this raw Australian opal, a vibrant fire gem from the prestigious Light Ridge region in Australia, worldwide renowned for producing the brightest and most sought-after opals. This top-quality specimen stands out for its intense brilliance, excellent clarity, and a dynamic play of colors that reveals vivid flashes from multiple angles.
With a weight of 38 ct and dimensions of 41 mm × 18 mm × 13 mm, this piece offers an ideal surface for carving, polishing, wire wrapping, or to be preserved as-is as a collectible item. Its natural matrix adds authenticity and character, while its fiery markings make it a perfect candidate for high-end jewelry projects.
Ideal for:
• Jewelry designers seeking materials with a strong presence.
• Lapidaries who value pieces with great aesthetic potential
• Collectors of exceptional gemstones
• Buyers looking for investment-quality rough opals
A standout opportunity to acquire a Lightning Ridge opal with personality, purity, and a fire that won’t go unnoticed. Lightning Ridge Fire Opal: A Tale of the Guardian of the Lightning.
In the old nights of the Australian outback, the ancestors told that Lightning Ridge did not receive its name by chance. They said that there, where lightning falls with fury onto the dark earth, some bolts do not return to the sky. They remain trapped beneath the surface, merging with the mother rock until they transform into a heart of eternal light: the fire opal.
This specimen preserves that mythical origin. Its red and orange glow recalls the spark of a newborn bolt of lightning, while green and blue flashes evoke the echo of the sky that saw it fall. The matrix that surrounds it acts as a natural reliquary, protecting the fragment of storm that beats inside.
The ancients believed that these opals were amulets of vision and courage, capable of guiding travelers in the darkness of the desert. Today, they remain symbols of elemental strength and indomitable beauty.
A piece for those who aren’t looking for just a gem, but a fragment of legend forged between light and earth.
To behold its chromatic fire in action, watch the short: there the dominant red reveals its dance under direct light.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bMBueZM7a_k?si=DxjDW37fRJIGuzM3
Opalwanted Gems of the world
Details
Main Mineral
Opal
Mineral Form
Raw AAA+++ Multicolor Fire 38 ct - Light Ridge
Weight
7.6 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Light Ridge
Country of Origin
Australia
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