Auction Name: Thursday Natural History Select Auction

Lot Number: 79035

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/212552*79035

Gemstone: Opal - 7.31 Cts.
Ethiopia
18.73 x 12.79 x 7.09 mm

This Opal is fashioned into an oval cabochon and displays a translucent to semi-transparent body with a dominant blue bodycolor. A vivid play-of-color is present, exhibiting flashes of green, yellow, orange, and red distributed in broad, patchy to rolling patterns across the dome. The play-of-color shows strong brightness and good color coverage, with dynamic changes under movement and varying light angles. The cabochon cut is well proportioned, providing an even dome that enhances color visibility and overall face-up appearance. This visually striking Opal presents a lively and balanced example of the phenomenon that defines finer gem-quality Opal.

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