
Lot 2081
Fine, Classic Red-on-Black Opal
15 June 2021, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$15,000 - US$20,000
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Fine, Classic Red-on-Black Opal
Corcoran Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
This classic oval cabochon, originating from one of the historic opal fields in Lightning Ridge, is of the type which is now difficult to obtain in today's market. Full-on red, with a pinpoint pattern on the face--then electric green intermingled with blue when observed from another angle providing a full panoply of color. The potch to the reverse side is a true black giving evidence to the opals origin from within a nodule (a "nobby" opal). Weighing approximately 8.41 carats and measuring 17.87 x 13.26 x 5.27mm
This classic oval cabochon, originating from one of the historic opal fields in Lightning Ridge, is of the type which is now difficult to obtain in today's market. Full-on red, with a pinpoint pattern on the face--then electric green intermingled with blue when observed from another angle providing a full panoply of color. The potch to the reverse side is a true black giving evidence to the opals origin from within a nodule (a "nobby" opal). Weighing approximately 8.41 carats and measuring 17.87 x 13.26 x 5.27mm