11 Dec 2012
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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
Gem Opalized Clamshell
Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
Vivid play-of-color abounds in this continuous gem crystal opal which originated from the region in Australia known for its opalized fossils. Predominantly green, with flashes of electric purple and some orange, this is an excellent example of its type for the serious collector.
Weighing approximately 5.49 carats and measuring 17.0 x 13.0 x 4.0mm
Vivid play-of-color abounds in this continuous gem crystal opal which originated from the region in Australia known for its opalized fossils. Predominantly green, with flashes of electric purple and some orange, this is an excellent example of its type for the serious collector.
Weighing approximately 5.49 carats and measuring 17.0 x 13.0 x 4.0mm
Estimate:
US$ 3,000 - 4,000
£2,000 - 2,600
€2,300 - 3,100
£2,000 - 2,600
€2,300 - 3,100
Category: Natural History
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