11 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
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The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Large Ethopian Black Opal
Wello, Ethiopia
Vivid spectral color, predominating in strong reds and oranges are the features that make this opal desirable. A plump oval double cabochon, the stone could easily be mounted as a ring or pendant. Such opals are typically found in the interior of rhyolite nodules. Imagine the surprise and delight of the miner who discovered this colorful gem!
Weighing approximately 54.28 carats and measuring 29.5 x 21.5 x 15.1mm
Vivid spectral color, predominating in strong reds and oranges are the features that make this opal desirable. A plump oval double cabochon, the stone could easily be mounted as a ring or pendant. Such opals are typically found in the interior of rhyolite nodules. Imagine the surprise and delight of the miner who discovered this colorful gem!
Weighing approximately 54.28 carats and measuring 29.5 x 21.5 x 15.1mm
Sold for
US$ 8,750
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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