SUPERB 7.72ct BLUE GREEN MAUVE 17x13mm SOLID SEMI BLACK OPAL LIGHTNING RIDGE

Impressive Blue green solid semi black opal Lightning Ridge. 17.2 x 13.1 x 5.7 millimetres. Gorgeous mix of blue, green, mauve and aqua tones right across the front.

Medium grey body tone that works perfectly with the beautiful colours. Sparkling flashfire patterns right across the front. Very impressive oval-shaped cabochon with a medium dome. Perfect for a high-end ring or pendant setting.

Brightly patterned precious opal across the front. Polished natural medium grey opal back with a couple of small light opal matrix inclusions that are not visible from the front. No cracks, any lines are natural marbling or intersections between colours.

World famous Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. Absolutely none other than professional cutting and polishing. 100% natural earth mined solid opal.

The colour, pattern and brilliance of this gorgeous opal are shown fairly accurately in the photos and video. Comments: A large and very sparkly 100% natural solid semi black opal from Lightning Ridge with a gorgeous mix of blue, green, mauve and aqua tones and a bright and beautiful pattern that will look amazing when set. Within Australia: FREE registered post, with express post also available. Here are some of my other opals.

Opal valuations: Unlike most gemstones, valuing opals can be very subjective and is often influenced by the personal taste of the valuer. I use an online appraisal system (Gemval) to provide an estimate of the relative value of all my opals, and also provide my personal estimate of retail value based my 35+ years experience in the opal business.

Photographing opals: Photography is an enjoyable part of my opal hobby, and to make my photos as accurate as possible all my photos and videos are taken using a professional lighting system that replicates natural sunlight, and a digital SLR camera in standard mode. All photos and video are exactly how they came from the camera, with no enhanced settings or retouching in any way.

Because every opal photographs differently, I also include in the description additional comments about the accuracy of the photos. Despite the care I take in accurately photographing and describing my opals, differences in computer monitors and lighting can sometimes occur. Opal classification: As recommended by the Australian Opal and Gem Industry Association. 1 Faint, 2 Dull, 3 Bright, 4 Very Bright, 5 Brilliant - Gem Quality. About me: My name is Ken and I love opals.

I have been cutting opals since 1971, including running my own opal wholesale business cutting and exporting thousands of opals to customers all over the world. These days I've retired from the trade, but I still love the thrill of cutting and polishing opal, as unlike other gemstones you never really know how an opal will turn out until it is completely finished and polished. Having friends and long time contacts on all of the opal fields also means I source quality opal rough easier and cheaper than others. I also still have a large quantity of rough opal that I have obtained over the years that I'm still working my through!

I also enjoy hearing from all those other opal lovers out there, so feel free to contact me with any questions. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAVE A GREAT DAY! The item "SUPERB 7.72ct BLUE GREEN MAUVE 17x13mm SOLID SEMI BLACK OPAL LIGHTNING RIDGE" is in sale since Saturday, December 18, 2021.

This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Loose Diamonds & Gemstones\Loose Gemstones". The seller is "kasle46" and is located in Bald Hills, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country of Origin: Australia
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Gemstone Shape: Oval
Gemstone Type: Semi black opal
Gemstone Form: Professionally cut and polished
Cut Grade: Excellent
Gemstone Creation: Natural
Size: 17.2 x 13.1 x 5.7 millimetres
Brilliance scale: B3.5 (bright to very bright)
Body tone: N6 (medium grey)
Estimated retail value (Gemval_com): $1,631
Total Carat Weight (TCW): 7.72 carats
Gemstone Treatment: Not enhanced - 100% untreated solid opal
Gemstone Colour: Multicolour