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
Back to auction 21137
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Black Oval Cabochon Opal
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Even within the category of black opals, some are more sought-after than others. The present stone is such a piece—surpassed by few other opals in terms of its vibrancy of color—a true 5/5 for vividness and presence of color. Distinctive also is its "flagstone" pattern play-of-color: dominated by broad patches of electric blue, purple, green and orange at the edges and centering on a "windmill" pattern of predominantly fiery red and orange to the center. This is a world-class opal of fine quality for the discerning collector.
Weighing approximately 9.90 carats and measuring 18.0 x 14.5 x 5.0mm
Even within the category of black opals, some are more sought-after than others. The present stone is such a piece—surpassed by few other opals in terms of its vibrancy of color—a true 5/5 for vividness and presence of color. Distinctive also is its "flagstone" pattern play-of-color: dominated by broad patches of electric blue, purple, green and orange at the edges and centering on a "windmill" pattern of predominantly fiery red and orange to the center. This is a world-class opal of fine quality for the discerning collector.
Weighing approximately 9.90 carats and measuring 18.0 x 14.5 x 5.0mm
Sold for
US$ 76,900
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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