2098

Fossilized shell

Category:	Unset Opals
Price:	USD $450
Opal Type:	Crystal
Jewelry Type:	Unset Opals
Stone Size:	23x19 mm
Weight:	26.72 Carats
Color:	Pink Orange Green
Shape:	Freeform
Natural Opal Type:	Natural Opal Type 1 (Crystal)
Body Tone (Darkness):	N9 (White)
Transparency:	Opaque
Ask Peter About This Item
White opal cut from fossilized shell from Coober Pedy. Stones like this are becoming rarer as the opal fields are running out. 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.