TOP QUALITY Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo - Splendid Play of Colors – 38.20 ct Bone Dry - Height: 30 mm - Width: 20 mm- 7.64 g
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This natural, untreated 38.20 ct Ethiopian noble opal is a rough specimen from Welo, with translucent crystal and vivid green and blue play-of-colour visible when dry.
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Splendid specimen of Rough Ethiopian Precious Opal, from the celebrated mining region of Welo. A one-of-a-kind gem, ideal both for discerning mineral collectors and for artisans and cutters looking for a high-quality rough stone to work with.
The stone already displays a beautiful translucent crystalline section when dry, revealing vivid, dazzling flashes of color (play-of-color), predominantly green and blue, clearly visible even without wetting the stone.
Lot details:
• Exact weight: 38.20 carats (approximately 7.64 grams)
• Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 15 mm
• Origin: Ethiopia (Welo)
• Condition: Natural rough, untreated
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Splendid specimen of Rough Ethiopian Precious Opal, from the celebrated mining region of Welo. A one-of-a-kind gem, ideal both for discerning mineral collectors and for artisans and cutters looking for a high-quality rough stone to work with.
The stone already displays a beautiful translucent crystalline section when dry, revealing vivid, dazzling flashes of color (play-of-color), predominantly green and blue, clearly visible even without wetting the stone.
Lot details:
• Exact weight: 38.20 carats (approximately 7.64 grams)
• Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 15 mm
• Origin: Ethiopia (Welo)
• Condition: Natural rough, untreated
_____________________________________
Photography Settings
All items are photographed individually with a high-resolution camera at macro magnification indoors, using LED lighting at 5000 Kelvin, the color temperature closest to sunlight. The photos are not altered in any way, apart from cropping.
Customer Service
You can contact us at any time through Catawiki messaging for any further information about the item you are interested in, and we will do our best to reply as soon as possible.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping by registered mail with a tracking number. We offer combined shipping to ensure the greatest possible savings on postage.
Returns
We always do our best, but if you are not satisfied for any reason, in accordance with applicable regulations and as a matter of personal conviction, we guarantee a refund to any customer who is dissatisfied with their purchase.
Thank you for your attention and happy bidding!
Details
Main mineral
TOP QUALITY Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo -
Mineral form
Splendid Play of Colors – 38.20 ct Bone Dry
Weight
7.64 g
Origin (region/city)
Welo
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
30 mm
Width
20 mm
Depth
15 mm
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