Rare collection of Mexican Fire Opal Faceted - Height: 5.3 mm - Width: 3.2 mm- 0.44 g
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Mexican fire opal, ct. 2.20, faceted, origin Mexico.
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Description from the seller
Rare collection of precious Mexican fire opal with an intense red color (cherry opal), faceted. The exceptional transparency makes this lot particularly suitable for creating exquisite jewelry pieces. The name given to this particular type of opal is due to its color, reminiscent of fire, with shades ranging from yellow, to orange, to red, just like the flames. The most important source of fire opal is Mexico. Mexican opal has been used for hundreds of years by the ancient Maya and Aztec tribes and was called 'Quetzalitzlipyollitli,' meaning 'Stone of the paradise bird.'
SPECIFICATIONS
Natural gemstone: opal.
Variety: of fire
Weight: 2.20 ct.
Geographical origin: Mexico;
Shape: drop;
Cut: faceted
Color: red;
Transparency-Purity: transparent with natural inclusions.
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Rare collection of precious Mexican fire opal with an intense red color (cherry opal), faceted. The exceptional transparency makes this lot particularly suitable for creating exquisite jewelry pieces. The name given to this particular type of opal is due to its color, reminiscent of fire, with shades ranging from yellow, to orange, to red, just like the flames. The most important source of fire opal is Mexico. Mexican opal has been used for hundreds of years by the ancient Maya and Aztec tribes and was called 'Quetzalitzlipyollitli,' meaning 'Stone of the paradise bird.'
SPECIFICATIONS
Natural gemstone: opal.
Variety: of fire
Weight: 2.20 ct.
Geographical origin: Mexico;
Shape: drop;
Cut: faceted
Color: red;
Transparency-Purity: transparent with natural inclusions.
Photography Settings
All items are photographed individually with a high-resolution camera in macro zoom mode indoors, using LED lighting at 5000 Kelvin, the color temperature closest to sunlight. The photos are not altered in any way, except for cropping.
Assistance
You can contact us at any time through Catawiki messaging for any further information about the item of your interest, and we will try to respond as soon as possible.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping with Registered Mail and tracking number. We offer combined shipping to ensure maximum savings on postal costs.
Restitution
We always strive to do our best, but if something is not to your liking, in accordance with regulatory provisions and our own 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
Rare collection of Mexican Fire Opal
Mineral Form
Faceted
Weight
0.44 g
Country of Origin
Mexico
Height
5.3 mm
Width
3.2 mm
Depth
2.3 mm
