Top Quality 13.42ct Free Form Cabochon Ethiopian Opal

Top Quality 13.42ct Free Form Cabochon Ethiopian OpalEthiopian opal is a relatively new contender on the opal market, however it is capable of producing material with exceptional play of colour and top quality "crystal" opal. This is an absolutely stunning stone, with a brilliant patchwork of fire from every direction and not being too deep it faces up as a huge stone. This type of material is not easy to come by especially for under $2,600 and would make a fantastic show piece. Stone Type Opal Volcanic

Light Blue

7mm Colour Purple Clarity SI Treatment Normal Heat Enhancement Origin Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Near white

Responsible Sourcing Reference  LG300010 Notes

These are perfect pieces for beginners just starting out with cutting and polishing opal to practice on

This dazzling unique carving features a beautifully carved crystal opal set with a 1ct Australian parti sapphire at its center rimmed with 9k gold

The piece features a number of crystalline inclusions that have been oriented to the center of the finished gem

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Mozambique (Responsibly sourced)

39mm Colour Multi Clarity NA Treatment None Origin Ethiopia

18ct Pale Green Sapphire Rough

Charles has created the composite stones with a marriage of high quality Australian crystal opal and Tanzanian illusion sunstone