珍贵的黄色欧泊宝石 • 6.35 ct • 令人难以置信的全光谱色彩变幻 - 高度: 18 mm - 宽度: 11 mm- 1.27 g - (1)

DESCRIPTION:
A drop of golden sunlight, alive with a shifting rainbow. This Ethiopian opal brings together a luminous Vivid Yellow body and a captivating succession of coloured flashes, with fiery reds, glowing oranges and electric greens unfolding across its curved surface. Blue, purple and delicate lilac accents add cooler moments to this warm palette, revealing a different expression as the stone turns towards the light.

The body colour deserves attention in its own right. Rich honey yellow deepens towards golden amber in some orientations, while illuminated areas acquire a brighter lemon yellow glow. This warm, translucent background gives the play of colour an inviting sense of depth: flashes appear suspended within the body, while others spread across the visible face in broader, more assertive patches.

Red and green create the strongest visual dialogue. Scarlet flashes and flame orange areas stand against vivid lime and Emerald Green, alternating between scattered flecks, irregular patches and elongated ribbons of colour. Certain angles reveal a broad green flare along one side; others bring forward a concentrated red patch or a constellation of smaller orange and green sparks. The changing scale of these features gives the opal both immediate impact and detail to explore.

The cooler colours reward slower observation. Blue and purple emerge at selected orientations, accompanied by subtler lilac accents that soften the transition between the more intense flashes. These colours do not remain equally prominent or appear together at every angle. Their appearance depends on the relationship between the light source, the viewing direction and the rotation of the opal, making movement an essential part of its appeal.

Its elongated pear shape provides a generous display area, rising from a rounded lower body towards a softly pointed tip. The convex profile and polished surface carry bright reflections that emphasise the flowing outline, while the different front and side views reveal the depth of the golden body. Visible internal lines and layered reflections add further visual structure beneath the polish.

The result is an opal with a distinctive combination of warm body colour, lively spectral contrast and elegant proportions. Its appeal unfolds through observation: a golden silhouette at one angle, a vivid green flare at another, then a sudden passage of red, orange or violet as the light catches a different part of the stone.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Weight: 1.27 g
• Weight in carats: 6.35 ct
• Dimensions: 18 × 11 × 5 mm
• Origin: Welo, Ethiopia
• Material: Opal
• Variety: Precious opal displaying play of colour
• Chemical composition: Hydrated silica
• Crystal system: Amorphous
• Form: Polished elongated pear shaped cabochon
• Profile: Convex body with a rounded base and softly pointed tip
• Body colour: Vivid Yellow with honey gold and amber nuances
• Play of colour: Red, orange, green, blue and purple, with subtler lilac accents
• Colour pattern: Irregular patches, elongated flashes and smaller scattered flecks
• Colour distribution: Changes visibly with orientation and lighting
• Transparency: Translucent with areas of greater light transmission
• Lustre: Bright vitreous lustre on the polished surface
• Internal appearance: Visible internal lines, layered reflections and variations in optical depth
• Optical phenomenon: Directional play of colour
• Finish: Smooth polished curved surfaces

NOTABLE POINTS:
• Luminous Vivid Yellow Body
A rich yellow foundation gives the opal an attractive golden presence beyond its individual spectral flashes.

• Honey Gold Depth
Warm amber nuances alternate with brighter lemon yellow areas as light travels through the curved body.

• Fiery Red Flashes
Concentrated scarlet patches create striking focal points against the surrounding golden colour.

• Flame Orange Accents
Glowing orange flashes extend the warm palette and bring additional movement to the display.

• Electric Green Highlights
Vivid lime and Emerald Green appear in bright patches and elongated flares at favourable angles.

• Blue and Purple Contrasts
Cooler flashes introduce contrast and broaden the palette beyond its dominant red, orange and green.

• Delicate Lilac Details
Subtle lilac accents reward careful rotation and close observation under directed light.

• Varied Colour Pattern
Broad patches alternate with fine scattered flecks, offering detail at several visual scales.

• Changing Optical Display
Rotation and adjustments to the light reveal successive arrangements of colour across the stone.

• Generous Display Surface
The broad pear shaped face gives the colour patterns ample space to unfold.

• Elegant Sculptural Profile
A rounded lower body and softly pointed tip create a graceful silhouette from multiple perspectives.

• Brilliant Polished Lustre
Bright surface reflections emphasise the flowing contours and complement the luminous yellow interior.

COLLECTOR’S INTEREST:
This opal offers several complementary qualities for a collection: a distinctive yellow body colour, a varied spectral palette and a polished shape that encourages observation from different directions. Its character lies in the interaction between these elements. The golden background remains visually engaging while red, orange and green take turns commanding attention, with blue, purple and lilac providing quieter discoveries. For a collector who enjoys exploring the response of an opal to movement and light, this changing presentation is central to the piece.

Viewing and photography note: to explore the play of colour, use a bright, directed white light with subdued surrounding illumination and a dark, neutral background. Slowly rotate and tilt the opal while varying the direction of the light. Different colours will emerge at different positions, and their visibility and intensity will vary with the viewing conditions. The photographs have been colour enhanced to intensify the display; their saturation should not be taken as a guarantee of an identical appearance in person.

LAPIDARY POTENTIAL:
Already fashioned into a polished pear shaped cabochon, this opal presents its colour through a broad curved face and an elegant tapering outline. Its existing form offers possibilities for a bespoke pendant or another carefully designed setting that leaves the principal viewing area open to light. Any mounting should follow an in person assessment of the stone and its visible internal features. Retaining the present shape would preserve its generous display surface and the relationship between its golden body, directional flashes and sculptural profile.

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