Natural Black Opal – The Fire of the Rainbow 3.45 ct- 1 g
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Natural Black Opal – The Fire of the Rainbow, a 3.45 ct cabochon opal from Ethiopia weighing 1 g, with play-of-color and smoky treatment, measuring 13.9 × 10.2 × 5.3 mm and hardness 5–6.
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This Black Opal is a true wonder of nature—a play of light, color, and depth like no other. On a dark, almost mystically looking ground, intense flames of red, orange and green shine forth, weaving with fine nuances of blue and yellow.
The play of color seems as if a living fire moves inside the stone—every movement, every ray of light reveals new, fascinating facets. Especially the luminous green and the glowing red create exceptional tension and depth that make this Black Opal a genuine collectible.
Its smooth cabochon cut brings the colors to their full brilliance and gives the stone a luxurious, almost liquid radiance.
In symbolism, the Black Opal stands for creativity, passion, and emotional transformation. It inspires to unfold hidden potentials and to ignite the inner fire.
An extraordinary one-of-a-kind piece full of energy and expression, that unites the entire beauty and magic of nature in a single stone.
Weight 3,45ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 13,9x10,2x5,3mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5--6
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This Black Opal is a true wonder of nature—a play of light, color, and depth like no other. On a dark, almost mystically looking ground, intense flames of red, orange and green shine forth, weaving with fine nuances of blue and yellow.
The play of color seems as if a living fire moves inside the stone—every movement, every ray of light reveals new, fascinating facets. Especially the luminous green and the glowing red create exceptional tension and depth that make this Black Opal a genuine collectible.
Its smooth cabochon cut brings the colors to their full brilliance and gives the stone a luxurious, almost liquid radiance.
In symbolism, the Black Opal stands for creativity, passion, and emotional transformation. It inspires to unfold hidden potentials and to ignite the inner fire.
An extraordinary one-of-a-kind piece full of energy and expression, that unites the entire beauty and magic of nature in a single stone.
Weight 3,45ct
Gem Type Opal
Size 13,9x10,2x5,3mm
Color Play of color
Origin Ethiopia
Treatment - Yes- Smoked
Hardness 5--6
Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
Buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs save..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there can be deviations in colors etc, as every computer, monitor and phones may show different color qualities!
Details
Main mineral
Natural Black Opal – The Fire of the Rainbow
Mineral form
3.45 ct
Weight
1 g
Country of origin
Ethiopia
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