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
Exceptionally Fine and Large Boulder Opal
Queensland, Australia
This is an extraordinary boulder opal both in terms of its size but also due to the vividness and strength of its color. Contour polished to reveal the gem-quality blue and green seam of opalization upon its rich brown ironstone matrix. This is a large, yet wearable opal sure to make a "statement piece" pendant; and a durable one at that, due to the stability provided by the ironstone matrix.
Weighing 336.0 carats and measuring 2 3/4 x 2 x 5/8in (7.5 x 6.0 x 1.5cm)
This is an extraordinary boulder opal both in terms of its size but also due to the vividness and strength of its color. Contour polished to reveal the gem-quality blue and green seam of opalization upon its rich brown ironstone matrix. This is a large, yet wearable opal sure to make a "statement piece" pendant; and a durable one at that, due to the stability provided by the ironstone matrix.
Weighing 336.0 carats and measuring 2 3/4 x 2 x 5/8in (7.5 x 6.0 x 1.5cm)
Sold for
US$ 31,250
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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