Australian Opal set in a Solid 18 k Yellow Gold setting.
This Gem Crystal Opal is from Coober Pedy Australia. It is 100% natural and not a doublet or a triplet.
- OPAL WEIGHT: 3.8 ct.
- GOLD WEIGHT: 1.8 grams 18 k. yellow gold
- OPAL SIZE: 17.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 mm
- PENDANT SIZE: 27 x 12 mm with the Bale : 25mm = 1 inch
- BODY TONE: Crystal opal N- 9
- PATTERN: swirling sheen , broad
- COLORS: Red Orange Yellow Green
- BRIGHTNESS: 5
- QUALITY: Flawless
BRIGHTNESS IS RATED ON A ONE TO FIVE SCALE AS:
5. Opal is Brilliant and Color Jumps out of the stone at you at arms length
4. Opal is Bright and Color is Crisp and Sharp at arms length
3. Opal has Good Color at arms length
2. Opal has Fair color but Nothing Special
1. Opal has Color but is Fairly Dull
Photos were taken under a 40 watt soft white light, without a flash and are NOT ENHANCED IN ANY WAY! I have been making Opal Jewelry for 27 years and stand behind all my work.