13.02 ct, Stunning natural Ethiopian Welo Precious Opal, hand-selected from a premium high-quality selection for its large size, clean structure, bright body tone and intense multicolor play-of-color. This is not a small commercial opal: it is a large single collector gemstone, polished in a natural freeform shape and showing vivid flashes of green, red, orange, yellow and blue across the surface. The play-of-color is lively and highly visible under direct light, with strong internal fire and excellent visual movement. The gemstone is in excellent condition, with a clean polished surface and no visible cracks or relevant fractures. This makes it especially attractive for collectors, jewelry designers and opal lovers looking for a larger, high-quality Welo Opal with strong visual impact. Ethiopian Welo Opal is a natural hydrophane precious opal, appreciated worldwide for its bright body tone, vivid color play and unique optical depth. A beautiful large loose opal, ideal for collection, custom jewelry, wire wrapping, display, metaphysical use or resale. technical details Weight: 13.02 ct Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 10 mm Origin: Welo, Ethiopia Gemstone: Natural Precious Opal Type: Hydrophane Opal Shape: Large polished freeform / tumbled gemstone Color play: intense multicolor play-of-color with green, red, orange, yellow and blue flashes Treatment: none Condition: excellent polished condition, clean structure, no visible cracks or relevant fractures Each natural Opal gemstone is unique in the world, thanks to its incredible combination of colors, flashes, and internal play-of-color. This natural optical pattern can never be replicated exactly, making every Opal a truly one-of-a-kind gemstone. ***All photos were taken using lamp light, with professional photographic lenses, to enhance the colors and also the details and imperfections of the gem. Looking with the naked eye, possible streaks, inclusions and imperfections are much less visible or not visible at all.*** AAA – See all my auction lots, if you win multiple lots, you only pay 1 shipping. IMPORTANT - You must wait for the end of all auctions before paying if you want Catawiki to combine the shipment automatically. If the auctions are different, pay only 1 auction, contact me and I will remove the shipping costs from all the other auctions, to combine everything into 1 shipment.*** What is an Opal? Opal is a unique gemstone renowned for its play-of-color, an optical phenomenon where flashes of vibrant colors, such as red, green, blue, and yellow, shift across its surface when viewed from different angles. This effect is caused by the unique internal structure of Opal, which diffracts light into its spectral components. Opals can range from translucent to opaque, with varieties like white, black, and fire opals showcasing different characteristics. It is believed to inspire creativity, awaken intuition, and foster emotional clarity. Whether worn as jewelry or cherished as a collector's piece, Opal holds a timeless allure that connects us to the wonders of the natural world. Composition: Hydrated silica. Origin: Most Opals come from Australia, with notable deposits in Ethiopia and Mexico. *SHIPPING* Shipping is always carried out with a tracking code, paying the utmost attention and care to the packaging of the object to preserve its beauty and current condition. The courier may vary according to the destination, if you wish to leave some specific instructions for delivery, kindly inform me as soon as possible, because shipments are almost always made the next morning. *SATISFIED BUYER* Angolo Vetusto is committed to bringing maximum professionality and transparency, always presenting original lots, full of detailed high definition photos and defining each object in detail in all its strengths and weaknesses. If there is a problem with the lot received or due to shipping (which does not depend on us), wait to leave negative feedback, WE are always committed to solving any problem due to the lot or shipping, contact us immediately and we will be happy to resolve every issue. We care a lot about satisfying every buyer and maintaining the utmost professionality. Always remember to leave POSITIVE FEEDBACK, if you are satisfied with your purchase, it is important for both buyers and sellers. Thanks, Happy Auction everyone!