Ethiopian Crystal Opal – an exceptional natural specimen...

This impressive natural crystal opal specimen from Ethiopia stands out for its exceptional transparency, warm base color ranging from slightly honey-green to olive, and particularly lively play of color. Within the transparent to translucent opal body, a fascinating play of color unfolds in intense green, brilliant blue, vivid orange, yellow, and fiery red, with new areas of color appearing as the light and viewing angle change. Particularly striking are the broad orange-red flashes in the lower and middle sections, interspersed with intense green and occasional electric blue tones, giving the piece exceptional visual depth. Its natural rough form, with its distinctive irregular outline and clearly preserved areas of matrix or host rock, emphasizes the specimen’s natural character. At the same time, selected areas have been carefully smoothed and polished, bringing the underlying opal structure into sharp relief and making the play of color seem to glow from within the stone. Combining transparent opal material, natural matrix, pronounced depth, and exceptionally intense play of color, this is a highly decorative and distinctive collector’s piece for lovers of fine Welo and crystal opals. A particularly fascinating natural specimen that makes its greatest impression under focused lighting and displays a different play of color with every change in viewing angle—from rich neon green through turquoise and blue to spectacular fiery shades of orange, yellow, and red Stone: Crystal Opal Weight: 183.55ct Size: 38x35x32mm Colour: Play of Color Treatment: None Origin: Ethiopia The pictures were taken with strong light and table lamps. It is a fantastic piece of opal. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given: It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes, which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

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