Ct. 3.40 Natural Ethiopian Black Opal - Cabochon - Height: 13 mm - Width: 10 mm- 0.68 g

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A 3.40-carat natural Ethiopian black opal cabochon from Wello, Ethiopia, measuring 10 × 13 × 4.5 mm and weighing 0.68 g.

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Fascinating Natural Black Opal from the renowned deposits of Ethiopia (Welo), ready to be set in an exclusive piece of jewelry or to enhance a high-end gemstone collection. This opal stands out for its deep, dark base, which provides the perfect backdrop for a vibrant and dynamic play of color that can light up with even the slightest change in lighting. An excellent stone for use in jewelry or as a collector's specimen.
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Fascinating Natural Black Opal from the renowned deposits of Ethiopia (Welo), ready to be set in an exclusive piece of jewelry or to enhance a high-end gemstone collection. This opal stands out for its deep, dark base, which provides the perfect backdrop for a vibrant and dynamic play of color that can light up with even the slightest change in lighting. An excellent stone for use in jewelry or as a collector's specimen.
Photography Settings
All items are photographed individually with a high-resolution camera at macro magnification, indoors under LED lighting at 5000 Kelvin, the color temperature closest to sunlight. The photos are not edited in any way, except for cropping.
Customer Service
You can contact us at any time via Catawiki messaging if you need 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 via registered mail with tracking number. We offer combined shipping to ensure maximum savings on postage costs.
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, regardless of the reason.
Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!

Details

Main mineral
Ct. 3.40 Natural Ethiopian Black Opal -
Mineral form
Cabochon
Weight
0.68 g
Origin (region/city)
Wello
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
13 mm
Width
10 mm
Depth
4.5 mm
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Objects sold
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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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