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Find Out MoreA large cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. is the main focus of this EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). pendant and brooch. It is complimented by old mine diamonds around it. It is set in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
, with 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold on the reverse. It was made in England in the Edwardian period, when opals were ‘de rigeur’, circa 1900s.
Opals have their own optical effect called Opalescence or better known “Play of Colour”. It is when they have an optical phenomenon that occurs when light enters an opal, interacts with its internal structure, and leaves the opal in a flash of spectral colours.
The most fought after opals are the ones that display all the rainbow spectrum, especially flashes of red. This opal is a fantastic example of this, flashing blue, green, yellow, orange and reds. Unfortunately, it has not photographed well under the light box so we recommend you request a video from us!
Fantastic Play of Colour!
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