


Lot 2075
"Chinese Writing Pattern" Crystal Opal
15 June 2021, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$7,000 - US$9,000
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"Chinese Writing Pattern" Crystal Opal
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Fashioned as an oval cabochon of rounded form (dubbed a "roval" in the opal trade), this fine crystal opal of deep red body color with translucency is distinguished by a distinct pattern of intersecting chevron forms which are known in the opal trade as "Chinese writing pattern" due to their similarity in appearance to Chinese pictograms and characters. A fine example of its type, suitable for mounting as a ring or pendant. Weighing approximately 8.37 carats and measuring 14.51 x 13.95 x 6.28mm
Fashioned as an oval cabochon of rounded form (dubbed a "roval" in the opal trade), this fine crystal opal of deep red body color with translucency is distinguished by a distinct pattern of intersecting chevron forms which are known in the opal trade as "Chinese writing pattern" due to their similarity in appearance to Chinese pictograms and characters. A fine example of its type, suitable for mounting as a ring or pendant. Weighing approximately 8.37 carats and measuring 14.51 x 13.95 x 6.28mm