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Blue opal cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of blue opal, a fairly recent find from Oregon's Succor Creek formation, at the edge of the Owyhee breaks. And lemme tell ya folks, it's mighty appealing stuff! Even though there's no fire, I really hesitate to call it 'common opal', because it's certainly anything BUT common. It has a super-saturated blue hue that's to-die-for gemmy, with some subtle lighter clouds and flecks. I was surprised to see that this strongly colored stone is very translucent, even when indirectly backlit. And it's amazing to see how light passing through the stone transforms its blue hues so completely. It should be equally beautiful in gold or silver jewelry, no doubt, or it would make a fine addition to any collection. The stone has a well rounded dome of 6mm, a crisp designer shape, and a totally glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 40x25mm
Weight: approximately 34 carats
Price: $42.00
 Blue opal
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