Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular 120ct- 24 g
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Crystal Opal from Ethiopia, 120 ct, 24 g, size 51.6 × 17 × 26.4 mm, natural with no treatment, exhibiting vivid play of color including greens, blues, oranges, yellows and reds.
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This impressive natural crystal opal from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, honey-green to olive-brown base color, and a particularly vivid play of color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color in intense green, glowing blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red, which depending on the angle of light and viewing perspective reveals ever-new color zones. Especially striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and occasional electric blue tones, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underscores the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure particularly prominent and causing the color play to seem to shine from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an extraordinarily intense color play, it is a highly decorative and characterful collector’s piece for lovers of high-quality Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that reveals its effect especially under targeted lighting and presents a different color play with every change of viewing angle—from rich neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 120ct
Size: 51.6x17x26.4mm
Colour: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Origin: Ethiopia
The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.
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as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
This impressive natural crystal opal from Ethiopia captivates with its exceptional transparency, the warm, honey-green to olive-brown base color, and a particularly vivid play of color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body unfolds a fascinating blaze of color in intense green, glowing blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red, which depending on the angle of light and viewing perspective reveals ever-new color zones. Especially striking are the large orange-red color flashes in the lower and middle areas, interwoven with intense green and occasional electric blue tones, giving the piece extraordinary optical depth. The natural rough form with its characteristic irregular outer contour and clearly preserved areas of the matrix or host rock underscores the original character of this specimen. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, making the underlying opal structure particularly prominent and causing the color play to seem to shine from within the stone. Through the combination of transparent opal substance, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and an extraordinarily intense color play, it is a highly decorative and characterful collector’s piece for lovers of high-quality Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural piece that reveals its effect especially under targeted lighting and presents a different color play with every change of viewing angle—from rich neon green to turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery colors in orange, yellow, and red
Stone: Crystal-Opal
Weight: 120ct
Size: 51.6x17x26.4mm
Colour: Play of Color
Treatment: None
Origin: Ethiopia
The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
Details
Main mineral
Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen with intense fire and spectacular
Mineral form
120ct
Weight
24 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
