
Lot 2048
Classic Flagstone Pattern Black Opal
7 December 2021, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$15,300 inc. premium
Looking for a similar item?
Our Lapidary Works of Art specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAsk about this lot


Client Services (Los Angeles)

Client Services (New York)
Classic Flagstone Pattern Black Opal
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
A large oval cabochon having excellent face-up visual spread, giving an impression of a much larger stone. The play-of-color is in a large, blocky pattern known in the opal hobby as "flagstone" pattern due to its resemblance to paving stones. The play-of-color is of vivid chartreuse, kelly green, blue-green and electric purple with light to mid-grey potch to the reverse side. Weighing approximately 19.82 carats and measuring 25.78 x 21.33 x 5.43mm
A large oval cabochon having excellent face-up visual spread, giving an impression of a much larger stone. The play-of-color is in a large, blocky pattern known in the opal hobby as "flagstone" pattern due to its resemblance to paving stones. The play-of-color is of vivid chartreuse, kelly green, blue-green and electric purple with light to mid-grey potch to the reverse side. Weighing approximately 19.82 carats and measuring 25.78 x 21.33 x 5.43mm