No Reserve Price Grey Opal - 16.88 ct - International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab) - Rare Untreated Pattern

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Purificacion Aquino Garcia
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Holds a gemmology degree from IGE Madrid and an MBA from University of Santiago de Compostela.

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Natural grey opal, pear cabochon, 16.88 ct total weight, unheated with no evidence of treatment, play of colour, transparent, loupe-clean, ICA GemLab report TH25G117469.

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Description from the seller

Unheated opals maintain their original, natural properties. They are formed from silica and water, often found in rock fissures, such precious opal is very rare – far more rare than diamonds, because the natural processes that create it rarely occur.

Gemstone Type: Natural Opal
Species: Natural Grey Opal
Dimensions: 17.09 x 16.97 x 12.14 mm
Clarity: Transparent ( Internally Flawless )
Colour: Play Of Multi Colors
Shape: Pear - Cabochon
Treatments: No indication of treatment
Certified: ICA TH25G117469

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Seller's Story

Welcome to Fine Gems Jewel Store. We are a Manufacturer & supplier We provide a wide variety of premium, natural gemstones for your exquisite jewelry and gem collections. Please bookmark us and come back frequently.

Unheated opals maintain their original, natural properties. They are formed from silica and water, often found in rock fissures, such precious opal is very rare – far more rare than diamonds, because the natural processes that create it rarely occur.

Gemstone Type: Natural Opal
Species: Natural Grey Opal
Dimensions: 17.09 x 16.97 x 12.14 mm
Clarity: Transparent ( Internally Flawless )
Colour: Play Of Multi Colors
Shape: Pear - Cabochon
Treatments: No indication of treatment
Certified: ICA TH25G117469

Import Customs Tax
The Buyer Is Fully Responsible For Any Import Customs Duties And Taxes In Their Country. We Do Not Have Any Control Over These Duties, Taxes &, Etc. Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price.

Return Policy
After Receiving The Item - "Contact Seller Within - 7 Days"

Shipment
We ship via Expedited Shipping DHL Express - FedEx from Bangkok, Thailand

Seller's Story

Welcome to Fine Gems Jewel Store. We are a Manufacturer & supplier We provide a wide variety of premium, natural gemstones for your exquisite jewelry and gem collections. Please bookmark us and come back frequently.

Details

Lab report number
TH25G117469
Gemstone type
Opal
Total carat weight
16.88
Gemstone colour
Grey
Optical effect
Play of colour
Cut grade
Excellent
Transparency
Transparent
Clarity grade
Loupe clean
Treatment
No evidence of treatment
Laboratory Report
International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab)
Sealed by laboratory
No
Title additional information
Rare Untreated Pattern
Shape
Pear
Cutting style
Cabochon cut
Sold by
ThailandVerified
1869
Objects sold
98.25%
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