Incredible Fire Opal Pendant Fire Opal - Height: 43 mm - Width: 21 mm- 9 g - (1)

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Incredible Fire Opal Pendant in 925 silver featuring a natural Mexican fire opal from Querétaro, Mexico, with dimensions 43 mm high, 21 mm wide and 10 mm deep and weighing 9 g.

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This extraordinary pendant is made of 925 sterling silver and features an authentic high-quality Mexican fire opal from the Querétaro mines in Mexico. The gem stands out for the fascinating contrast between the vivid red core and the beige-pink outer opaline matrix, creating a deep and enveloping visual effect. The inner portion, translucent and brilliant, reflects light with a vitreous luminosity that enhances the natural nuances of the mineral. The Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to deep red, often without the classic play of color but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the stone's crystal lattice. These opals form inside volcanic cavities, where silica, percolating with water through volcanic rocks, gives rise to these magnificent specimens. Historically, the Aztecs attributed mystical properties to fire opal, considering it a symbol of life, energy and rebirth. Pendant material: 925 Silver Stone: natural Mexican fire opal Gem origin: Querétaro, Mexico Property: Stone associated with passion, vitality, protection and creative strength.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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This extraordinary pendant is made of 925 sterling silver and features an authentic high-quality Mexican fire opal from the Querétaro mines in Mexico. The gem stands out for the fascinating contrast between the vivid red core and the beige-pink outer opaline matrix, creating a deep and enveloping visual effect. The inner portion, translucent and brilliant, reflects light with a vitreous luminosity that enhances the natural nuances of the mineral. The Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to deep red, often without the classic play of color but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the stone's crystal lattice. These opals form inside volcanic cavities, where silica, percolating with water through volcanic rocks, gives rise to these magnificent specimens. Historically, the Aztecs attributed mystical properties to fire opal, considering it a symbol of life, energy and rebirth. Pendant material: 925 Silver Stone: natural Mexican fire opal Gem origin: Querétaro, Mexico Property: Stone associated with passion, vitality, protection and creative strength.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Incredible Fire Opal Pendant
Mineral form
Fire Opal
Supplement
Natural Mexican fire opal
Weight
9 g
Country of origin
Querétaro, Mexico
Height
43 mm
Width
21 mm
Depth
10 mm
ItalyVerified
14235
Objects sold
98.4%
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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.

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