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
Classic Black Crystal Opal
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
This fine and plump double-cabochon black crystal opal is the ideally suited to be mounted as a ring. A five out of five in terms of vividness and presence of color, the gem abounds in vibrant green, blue, orange and hints of yellow, unpolished to the reverse side.
Weighing approximately 12.39 carats and measuring 16.5 x 13.0 x 8.5mm
This fine and plump double-cabochon black crystal opal is the ideally suited to be mounted as a ring. A five out of five in terms of vividness and presence of color, the gem abounds in vibrant green, blue, orange and hints of yellow, unpolished to the reverse side.
Weighing approximately 12.39 carats and measuring 16.5 x 13.0 x 8.5mm
Sold for
US$ 23,750
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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