TOP QUALITY Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo - Splendid Play of Colors – 38.50 ct Bone Dry - Height: 36 mm - Width: 24 mm- 7.7 g
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A 7.70 g natural rough Ethiopian opal from Welo, measuring 36 × 24 × 12 mm, with vivid blue and violet play of colour and natural host rock on the back and upper edges.
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Description from the seller
Exceptional specimen of Natural Rough Opal from the renowned deposits of Welo Province, Ethiopia. This rough gemstone stands out for its extraordinary and intense display of iridescence (play of color), with dominant electric neon blue and deep purple hues that flare dynamically depending on the angle at which light refracts.
The stone is presented in its natural state, still partially attached to its original host rock, which attests to its authenticity and makes it a unique collector's piece or perfect material for expert cutters and lapidaries.
Perfectly Dry Specimen
Unlike many opals on the market that are photographed or sold wet in water to temporarily enhance their transparency and color brilliance, this specimen was photographed and is being sold perfectly dry. The saturated colors and flashes visible in the photos are real, permanent, and not artificially altered by surface hydration. Air-stabilized, its excellent color display in a dry state demonstrates the very high quality of the material and drastically reduces the risk of future cracking (crazing) or clouding, which are typical of stones sold wet.
Technical and Gemological Specifications:
• Variety: Natural Opal (Rough)
• Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
• Moisture condition: 100% dry and naturally air-stabilized
• Treatment: None (100% natural, not smoked / untreated)
• Matrix: Natural host rock present on the back and upper edges
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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, except for cropping.
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Exceptional specimen of Natural Rough Opal from the renowned deposits of Welo Province, Ethiopia. This rough gemstone stands out for its extraordinary and intense display of iridescence (play of color), with dominant electric neon blue and deep purple hues that flare dynamically depending on the angle at which light refracts.
The stone is presented in its natural state, still partially attached to its original host rock, which attests to its authenticity and makes it a unique collector's piece or perfect material for expert cutters and lapidaries.
Perfectly Dry Specimen
Unlike many opals on the market that are photographed or sold wet in water to temporarily enhance their transparency and color brilliance, this specimen was photographed and is being sold perfectly dry. The saturated colors and flashes visible in the photos are real, permanent, and not artificially altered by surface hydration. Air-stabilized, its excellent color display in a dry state demonstrates the very high quality of the material and drastically reduces the risk of future cracking (crazing) or clouding, which are typical of stones sold wet.
Technical and Gemological Specifications:
• Variety: Natural Opal (Rough)
• Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
• Moisture condition: 100% dry and naturally air-stabilized
• Treatment: None (100% natural, not smoked / untreated)
• Matrix: Natural host rock present on the back and upper edges
_________________________________________
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, except for cropping.
Customer Service
You can contact us at any time through Catawiki messaging if you need any further information about the item you are interested in, and we will try to reply as soon as possible.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping via 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 with something, in accordance with the applicable regulations and as a matter of personal conviction, we guarantee a refund to any customer who is not satisfied with their purchase, regardless of the reason.
Thank you for your attention and Happy bidding!
Details
Main mineral
TOP QUALITY Ethiopian Noble Opal from Welo -
Mineral form
Splendid Play of Colors – 38.50 ct Bone Dry
Weight
7.7 g
Origin (region/city)
Welo
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Height
36 mm
Width
24 mm
Depth
12 mm
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