TOP ETHIOPIAN HEATED OPAL (2.30 Ct)
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Product information
Where Quality and Bargain meets!
“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)
Another natural CRYSTAL CONTRA LUZ OPAL! This Opal has been heat and smoke treated to turn the matrix black. The process is permanent and irreversible It has lovely green, orange and red opalescent fire!
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.
Oval Trilliant cabochon cut. Well worth any knowledgeable collector, investor or to create “high-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 R340
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Information:
SIZE: 13.0 x 8.0 x 4.0mm (1.50 Ct)
QUALITY: Excellent multi colour opal Fire
ORIGIN: Ethiopia
TREATMENT: Heat & smokeBefore 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.
- Items won need to be paid for within 10 days from close of auction. To save on shipping charges auctions may be combined for as many items as can be won in 10 days from the initial winning bid.
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Delivery options:
[1] Registered mail - R35.00
[2] P.O.Box or Post Office counter to counter delivery (overnight speed services) - R80.00
[3] Insured door to door delivery. Courier within 24hrs-48hrs, Mon-Fri - R145.00
[4] Overseas delivery: ( from approx R120 - R800)E-mail seller for specifics