1063

Category:	Unset Opals
Price:	USD $1800
Opal Type:	Boulder
Jewelry Type:	Matched Set
Stone Size:	14x9 mm
Weight:	7.20 Carats
Color:	Red Orange Green
Shape:	Freeform
Stones:	3
Natural Opal Type:	Natural Opal Type 2 (Boulder)
Body Tone (Darkness):	N4 (Black)
Transparency:	Translucent
Ask Peter About This Item
Boulder opal from Winton Queensland. Stones like this are very original. They are really a designers dream because they inspire pictures and shapes that other stones do not. These stones have an interesting stripe effect which makes them quite unique. The price of opal, unlike many gemstones, is influenced by supply and demand, not by international cartels who agree on price increases. Hence, opal is destined to go up in value as the supply becomes more restricted which is happening at present. The color of these stones is completely natural, in contrast to diamonds [for example] which depends on man made facets to reflect the spectrum colors. email peter@opalmine.com for design ideas under the 'Brusacci' design label.