Natural crystal opal – vibrant play of color – created by nature 59.35ct- 11.85 g

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Natural Crystal Opal from Ethiopia in irregular crystal form, 59.35 ct (11.85 g), untreated, with a vibrant play of color.

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This extraordinary natural crystal opal from Ethiopia shows an intense, almost liquid-looking play of color of rare brilliance. Luminous greens, fire red, orange and yellow hues weave through the translucent opal body and unfold in spectacular depth depending on the light. The play of color appears dynamic, lively and powerful – a clear hallmark of opals of the highest quality.

The opal is in natural rough form, which emphasizes its originality and uniqueness. The partially preserved matrix frames the crystalline opal in a natural way and enhances the contrast between rough earthly texture and glassy opal transparency. Every viewing angle reveals new color surfaces and light reflections – no area is like the other.

Such crystal opals are among the most sought-after pieces from Ethiopian deposits and are highly valued by discerning collectors as well as lovers of extraordinary natural art. A true unique piece that unites the raw power of the earth with fascinating elegance.

Weight:59,35ct
Size:29,8x18,7x23,8mm
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Ethiopia
Color: Play Of Color
Gem Type: Natural Opal
Shape: Irregular

The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.

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This extraordinary natural crystal opal from Ethiopia shows an intense, almost liquid-looking play of color of rare brilliance. Luminous greens, fire red, orange and yellow hues weave through the translucent opal body and unfold in spectacular depth depending on the light. The play of color appears dynamic, lively and powerful – a clear hallmark of opals of the highest quality.

The opal is in natural rough form, which emphasizes its originality and uniqueness. The partially preserved matrix frames the crystalline opal in a natural way and enhances the contrast between rough earthly texture and glassy opal transparency. Every viewing angle reveals new color surfaces and light reflections – no area is like the other.

Such crystal opals are among the most sought-after pieces from Ethiopian deposits and are highly valued by discerning collectors as well as lovers of extraordinary natural art. A true unique piece that unites the raw power of the earth with fascinating elegance.

Weight:59,35ct
Size:29,8x18,7x23,8mm
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Ethiopia
Color: Play Of Color
Gem Type: Natural Opal
Shape: Irregular

The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that performs the final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs save..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to show the color of the pieces better. And there may be deviations in colors etc., as every computer, monitor and phone may display color qualities differently.

Details

Main mineral
Natural crystal opal – vibrant play of color – created by nature
Mineral form
59.35ct
Weight
11.85 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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