Natural Mexican fire opal Fire Opal - Height: 41 mm - Width: 23 mm- 11 g - (1)
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Silver 925 pendant set with a natural Mexican fire opal from Querétaro, Mexico, measuring 41 × 23 × 12 mm and weighing 11 g.
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This extraordinary pendant is made of 925 silver and features a genuine high-quality Mexican fire opal, sourced 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 glassy luminosity that enhances the natural hues of the mineral. The Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to intense red, often without the classic play of colors but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the crystal lattice of the stone. 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 the fire opal, considering it a symbol of life, energy and rebirth. Pendant material: 925 silver Stone: natural Mexican fire opal Gem origin: Querétaro, Mexico Properties: 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.
Translated by Google TranslateThis extraordinary pendant is made of 925 silver and features a genuine high-quality Mexican fire opal, sourced 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 glassy luminosity that enhances the natural hues of the mineral. The Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to intense red, often without the classic play of colors but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the crystal lattice of the stone. 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 the fire opal, considering it a symbol of life, energy and rebirth. Pendant material: 925 silver Stone: natural Mexican fire opal Gem origin: Querétaro, Mexico Properties: 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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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Natural Mexican fire opal
Mineral form
Fire Opal
Supplement
Incredible Fire Opal Pendant
Weight
11 g
Country of origin
Querétaro, Mexico
Height
41 mm
Width
23 mm
Depth
12 mm
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