Gemstone: Fire Opal - 30.62 Cts.. Queretaro, Mexico. ...

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Gemstone: Fire Opal - 30.62 Cts.
Queretaro, Mexico

For over a century, Mexico has stood as the preeminent source of Fire Opal, celebrated for its vibrant, flame-like hue. Distinguished by its exceptional transparency and captivating bodycolor, Fire Opal ranks among one of the most esteemed and rarest Opals globally. This remarkable 30.62-carat specimen is further alluring with a rich orange hue, enhanced by a masterfully cut oval shape with modified brilliant facets. The gem showcases incredible saturation and tone with secondary flashes of yellow and a good polish and brilliance. The outstanding stone has one small surface-reaching crystal inclusion on the table, with a few nicks to the table and one on the girdle. The electric stone features a characteristic haziness or opalescence, adding more magic to this already incredible and obviously sizable offering in pristine condition. The dazzler is accompanied by GIA Report #5234298283.
Measurements: 27.26 x 19.81 x 13.06 mm, 30.62 cts.

Accompanied by GIA Report #5234298283

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