Large Natural Black Opal – A touch of the ocean, captured in the fire of light 15.5 ct- 3.1 g
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Description from the seller
This extraordinary Black Opal captivates with a spectacular play of color reminiscent of the depths of the sea. In its teardrop shape, luminous blues unite with green, turquoise and golden reflections that seem to dance in the light.
Like a nocturnal ocean, threaded with sparkling stars, this gem reveals new nuances with every movement—from delicate emerald green to deep cobalt blue and fiery accents in red and orange. Its intense glow arises from the perfect interplay of depth, clarity, and refraction of light, creating a magical, almost three-dimensional effect.
The precisely cut cabochon enhances this spectacle and gives the stone an elegant, flowing form that underscores its natural beauty.
In symbolism, the Black Opal stands for intuition, transformation, and the connection between emotion and mind. It inspires clarity, inner growth, and creative expression.
A fascinating natural unicum, drawing every viewer into its glow with its luminous color variety and mysterious depth — a true masterpiece of light, water, and fire.
Weight 15,5ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 23,3x16x10,4mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5--6
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This extraordinary Black Opal captivates with a spectacular play of color reminiscent of the depths of the sea. In its teardrop shape, luminous blues unite with green, turquoise and golden reflections that seem to dance in the light.
Like a nocturnal ocean, threaded with sparkling stars, this gem reveals new nuances with every movement—from delicate emerald green to deep cobalt blue and fiery accents in red and orange. Its intense glow arises from the perfect interplay of depth, clarity, and refraction of light, creating a magical, almost three-dimensional effect.
The precisely cut cabochon enhances this spectacle and gives the stone an elegant, flowing form that underscores its natural beauty.
In symbolism, the Black Opal stands for intuition, transformation, and the connection between emotion and mind. It inspires clarity, inner growth, and creative expression.
A fascinating natural unicum, drawing every viewer into its glow with its luminous color variety and mysterious depth — a true masterpiece of light, water, and fire.
Weight 15,5ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 23,3x16x10,4mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5--6
Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We work with an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; this is how these shipping costs come about.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device may display colors with different qualities.
Details
Main mineral
Large Natural Black Opal – A touch of the ocean, captured in the fire of light
Mineral form
15.5 ct
Weight
3.1 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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