Description: 1.73 ct Fantastic Oval (12 x 7 mm) Un-Heated Ethiopia Rainbow Opal Loose Gemstone Genuine & Mined From Earth! VVS Quality Play of Colors Stone 100% Natural Genuine Mined from Earth Gemstone!!! Gem Type Rainbow Opal Color Play of Colors Shape Oval Size (LxWxD)12.36 x 7.13 x 4.48 mm Weight 1.73 ct Grade AAA+ Hardness 6.5 Luster Excellent Clarity VVS Treatment Un-Heated Origin Ethiopia RefractiveIndex 1.37-1.47 Specific Gravity 2.1 FL IF VVS1 VVS2 VS1 VS2 SI1 SI2 L1 L2 L3 L4 Flawless Internally Flawless Very Very Slightly Imperfect Very Slightly Imperfect Slightly Imperfect Imperfect Opaque Rainbow Opal Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5 Found in Australia, Austria, Honduras, Brazil, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the USA. History: Opal is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water. White Opal refers to the light background color of the stone behind the play of color (Rainbow color). The name is derived from the Latin opalus and Sanskrit upala meaning “precious stone”. The Greek term opallios translates "to see a change in color". Opal is the primary birthstone for October and the accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. The oldest known opal mine is in Czechoslovakia and dates to 14th century. Popularity of opal suffered in 19th century, partially due to Sir Walter Scott's novel of a cursed stone and was thought to be bad luck. Queen Victoria promoted the stone in 1800s by giving opal jewelry to her children. In the middle ages, the stone was thought to make the wearer invisible, and was highly recommended to thieves. The Romans believed opal to be the symbol of hope and called it cupid paederos or the child as beautiful as love, they also considered the wearer to be safe from disease. The Arabs thought the opal fell from the sky with flashed of lightning and the Greeks thought it gave the gift of foresight and prophesy to the owner. Today, Australia is major source for opal and supplies abt 85% of the world’s opal. It is a rather soft stone and needs care with handling. Do not immerse in hot water or a sonic cleaner. Opal is graded by size/cut/rarity/base color/fire color/fire intensity/fire pattern and fire consistency. Metaphysical: said to assist in recalling past incarnations, to develop psychic powers, bring out inner beauty, and draw money and luck. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 44.19 USD
Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Gemstone Type: Rainbow Opal
Stone Type: Rainbow Opal
Total Carat Weight (TCW): 1.73
Total Carat Weight: 1.73
Size: 12.36 x 7.13 x 4.48 mm
Gemstone Color: Play of Colors
Fancy Color: Play of Colors
Gemstone Shape: Oval
Clarity: VVS
Gemstone Treatment: Un-Heated
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ethiopia
Brand: PUHARGEMS
Item Length: 12.36 mm
Item Width: 7.13 mm
Item Depth: 4.48 mm
Transparency: Transparent
Cut Grade: Excellent
Cut: Excellent
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Grade: AAA+
Luster: Excellent
Natural/Lab-Created: Natural
Number of Pieces: 1
Hardness: 6.5 Mohs scale
Refractive Index: 1.37-1.47
Specific Gravity: 2.1
SKU: 211849-7P41G1
Modified Item: No
Gemstone Creation: Natural
Gemstone Form: Polished
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Loupe Clean
