23.57 ct Natural Australian Opal Pear Cabochon 37 x 26 mm Certified Gemstone Loose

Beautiful 23.57-carat natural Australian White Opal pear-shaped cabochon measuring 36.63 x 25.70 x 4.50 mm. The play of color displayed is mostly red, with some green, a bit of blue, and small amounts of yellow and orange. This large Opal shows crazing and is best suited as a display specimen or set in a pendant. Includes an independent Retail Replacement Value card ($1699) dated 2022 and a unique double-box display.

Opal, a captivating gemstone, is renowned for its unique "play-of-color," a mesmerizing display of spectral hues that shift and dance across its surface. This phenomenon, caused by the diffraction of light within its silica structure, makes each opal truly one-of-a-kind. Ranging from translucent to opaque, opals come in a variety of base colors, including white, black, and crystal. With a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, they require gentle care. Valued for their ethereal beauty and mystical allure, opals have been cherished for centuries.

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