
Lot 2055
Black Opal with Multi-color Fire
7 December 2021, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$312,812.50 inc. premium
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Black Opal with Multi-color Fire
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
This is a fine and unique black opal which displays multi-color fire. Fashioned as an asymmetrical, kidney-shaped cabochon one sees 80% red, floral pattern to the center and rolling flash to the edges. In terms of patter, size and quality this is a rare opal offered to entice the most serious collector. Weighing approximately 89.70 carats and measuring 39.0 x 23.5 x 14.5mm
This is a fine and unique black opal which displays multi-color fire. Fashioned as an asymmetrical, kidney-shaped cabochon one sees 80% red, floral pattern to the center and rolling flash to the edges. In terms of patter, size and quality this is a rare opal offered to entice the most serious collector. Weighing approximately 89.70 carats and measuring 39.0 x 23.5 x 14.5mm
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Provenance: Ex. Richard Osmond Collection