White, Orange Opal - 16.78 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

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Opal from Welo, Ethiopia, showing white‑orange colour in a teardrop cabochon cut with a total weight of 16.78 carats and transparent clarity, accompanied by laboratory report ALGT 89531774 and no indications of treatment.

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Description from the seller

***excellent color quality***-Crystal Opal-Welo (Ethiopia) B 0262
Color: white-orange with a fiery, opalescent play of color
Form: drop, cabochon
Dimensions: 23.29 x 16.75 x 9.76 mm
Clarity: transparent
Cut quality: cabochon, particularly beautiful
Origin: Ethiopia, Welo
Treatment: No indications of treatment

further information in the ALTG certificate No. 89531774

All photos are enlargements, taken with a macro lens. To present the objects to you as naturally and truly as possible, our photos are taken in daylight and sometimes supplemented with natural light sources. We refrain entirely from "manipulative" light sources that would cause the objects to appear in a different light.
General: The buyer is responsible for customs duties and/or taxes incurred during the shipping process

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Seller's Story

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***excellent color quality***-Crystal Opal-Welo (Ethiopia) B 0262
Color: white-orange with a fiery, opalescent play of color
Form: drop, cabochon
Dimensions: 23.29 x 16.75 x 9.76 mm
Clarity: transparent
Cut quality: cabochon, particularly beautiful
Origin: Ethiopia, Welo
Treatment: No indications of treatment

further information in the ALTG certificate No. 89531774

All photos are enlargements, taken with a macro lens. To present the objects to you as naturally and truly as possible, our photos are taken in daylight and sometimes supplemented with natural light sources. We refrain entirely from "manipulative" light sources that would cause the objects to appear in a different light.
General: The buyer is responsible for customs duties and/or taxes incurred during the shipping process

Shipping: insured express shipping with UPS/DHL/DPD; the buyer acknowledges the shipping costs by paying for the goods.

Seller's Story

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Details

Lab report number
89531774
Gemstone type
Opal
Total carat weight
16.78
Gemstone colour
Orange, White
Optical effect
Play of colour
Cut grade
Excellent
Transparency
Transparent
Treatment
No evidence of treatment
Origin as given on certificate
Ethiopia
Laboratory Report
Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)
Sealed by laboratory
No
Shape
Drop
Cutting style
Cabochon cut
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Objects sold
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