Boulder opal - Ring with Australian Opal - Height: 36.5 mm - Width: 26.5 mm- 15 g
Boulder opal is a variety of opal that is characterized by having a layer of precious opal that adheres to the host rock, often a matrix of iron or quartz. This variety of opal comes from Australia, specifically to the Queensland region, where high quality boulder opal deposits can be found.
Boulder opal features a wide range of colors, including blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Processing boulder opal can be a challenge, as craftsmen must carefully cut the host rock to get the best exposure of the precious opal layer. Once worked, boulder opal can be used in jewelry and objets d'art to create unique and fascinating pieces.
The ring has an internal measurement of 17 mm in diameter.
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Boulder opal is a variety of opal that is characterized by having a layer of precious opal that adheres to the host rock, often a matrix of iron or quartz. This variety of opal comes from Australia, specifically to the Queensland region, where high quality boulder opal deposits can be found.
Boulder opal features a wide range of colors, including blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Processing boulder opal can be a challenge, as craftsmen must carefully cut the host rock to get the best exposure of the precious opal layer. Once worked, boulder opal can be used in jewelry and objets d'art to create unique and fascinating pieces.
The ring has an internal measurement of 17 mm in diameter.
Sold in an elegant case
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