Gemstone: Opal - 23.22 Cts.. Ethiopia. 26.10 x 18.08 x 11.43 mm. ...

Description

Gemstone: Opal - 23.22 Cts.
Ethiopia
26.10 x 18.08 x 11.43 mm

At 23.22 carats, this Ethiopian black Opal offers an expansive display of color that unfolds across the entire gemstone. Brilliant flashes of neon green, fiery red, orange, yellow, and electric blue appear suspended within the stone, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that shifts with every change in angle. The darkened body tone provides exceptional contrast, allowing the play-of-color to emerge with remarkable intensity and depth. Fashioned as an oval cabochon, the gem's broad face showcases large, interconnected fields of color rather than isolated flashes, giving the stone an almost painterly appearance. This vibrant Opal captures the dynamic beauty that has made precious Opal one of the most captivating gemstones in the world.

Estimate: $400 - up.

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