Incredible Fire Opal Pendant Fire Opal in white Matrix - Height: 41 mm - Width: 21 mm- 10 g - (1)

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This 925 sterling silver pendant features a natural Mexican fire opal in a white matrix from Querétaro, Mexico.

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This extraordinary pendant is made of 925 silver and features an authentic 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 opaline outer matrix, creating a deep and enveloping visual effect. The inner portion, translucent and brilliant, reflects light with a glassy glow that enhances the natural nuances of the mineral. Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to deep red, often without the classic play of colors but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the stone's crystal lattice. These opals form inside volcanic cavities, where silica, percolating with water through lava 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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This extraordinary pendant is made of 925 silver and features an authentic 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 opaline outer matrix, creating a deep and enveloping visual effect. The inner portion, translucent and brilliant, reflects light with a glassy glow that enhances the natural nuances of the mineral. Mexican fire opal is a variety of opal that, unlike common opal, displays tones ranging from orange to deep red, often without the classic play of colors but with extraordinary brilliance. The coloration is due to traces of iron in the stone's crystal lattice. These opals form inside volcanic cavities, where silica, percolating with water through lava 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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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Incredible Fire Opal Pendant
Mineral form
Fire Opal in white Matrix
Supplement
Natural Mexican fire opal
Weight
10 g
Country of origin
Querétaro, Mexico
Height
41 mm
Width
21 mm
Depth
12 mm
ItalyVerified
14401
Objects sold
98.49%
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