Auction Name: Thursday Natural History Select Auction

Lot Number: 78035

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Gemstone: Opal - 21.78 Cts.
Ethiopia
22.51 x 21.58 x 9.52 mm

Vivid flashes of electric green, cobalt blue, and fiery orange ignite this 21.78-carat faceted Opal. The pear-shaped cut results in symmetry and light return, allowing broad planes of color to shift dramatically as the stone moves. A luminous body tone provides depth behind the play-of-color, intensifying contrast and visual impact. Close inspection reveals a surface-reaching inclusion near the left side of the table, consistent with the natural structure of Opal. This vibrant and expertly fashioned example offers impressive color in a bold, faceted presentation.

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