4.63 g - A striking hand made stainless steel ring featuring a mosaic of 100% natural Australian Boulder Opal, from Queensland. The opals retain portions of their characteristic natural ironstone matrix and display an attractive play of color, including vivid blue, turquoise, green, orange and violet flashes. Each fragment has its own pattern and coloration, creating a completely unique mosaic around the band. The bright polished steel provides a beautiful contrast with the earthy brown tones of the Boulder Opal matrix and the intense colors of the natural opal. Material: Stainless steel Gemstone: 100% Natural Australian Boulder Opal Design: Natural Boulder Opal mosaic/inlay Ring size: 61 EU / 21 IT / 9 1/2 US Weight: 4.63 g Dimensions: 22.8 x 7.8 x 1.5 mm The photographs show the exact ring included in the lot. Shipped with its protective Jewelry case. Shipping notice: Lots paid for between August 26 and August 30 will be shipped starting from August 31. ***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.*** The live color may be of a slightly different shade because it changes based on each different screen in which it is viewed. ***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!