TOP ETHEOPIAN CONTRA-LUZ OPAL (1.19 Ct)
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“Royal” gem specialist — Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds + + +
Treasures created by nature — nothing synthetic!
Solid investment gems.
Each gem sold for over R300 comes with
- A presentation case
- Useful information regarding your gem (including web addresses)
This gem comes from Ethiopia, source of the highest and best quality Contra Luz Crystal Opal world-wide. Ethiopian Opals are the most valued of ALL opals on the current market, by far exceeding quality of Mexican or Honduran stones. Commercially mined for less than 10 years, end of mining is predicted in 12-15 year time. Typical retail of these gems lies close to 3.000,-USD per carat.
This colour represents the best and most valued transparent base that bursts into a rainbow of soft pastel colours when observed in direct sun or under any artificial light source. The light must be entering this gem from behind or from the side to show the contra luz opalescent fire. Generally, the stronger the light source, the stronger the play of colours! Very low opalescence is displayed if this gem is observed in low light or under cloudy sky. The opalescence in this Top quality gem is evenly distributed with no weak or dead spots what so ever.
This is an investment grade gemstone! Pear cut . Well worth any knowledgeable collector, investor or to create “highest-end” jewelry.
OPAL STORAGE: We strongly suggest storing ANY opal in a wet or very humid environment. Simply put few drops of water into your display container or wrap up opal in cotton and sprinkle with water. You can also keep this gem in transparent container filled with water. This way stability of any opal is assured for ages to come.
STARTING AT R350
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Information:
SIZE: 8.8 x 7.0 x 5.0mm Oval Cut (1.19 Ct)
QUALITY: Excellent multi colour opal Fire
ORIGIN: Ethiopia
TREATMENT: NoneBefore bidding
Please examine the picture and the description carefully. What you see in the picture and bid for, is what you get!
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- You must add the cost of your choice of postage options below to your winning bid.
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Delivery options:
[1] Registered mail - R30.00
[2] P.O.Box or Post Office counter to counter delivery (overnight speed services) - R70.00
[3] Insured door to door delivery. Courier within 24hrs-48hrs, Mon-Fri - R125.00
[4] Overseas delivery: ( from approx R120 - R300)E-mail seller for specifics