{RO} SUPERB LIGHTNING RIDGE BLACK DOUBLET OPAL Flame of Fire
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About This Seller: Remaopals |
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| Minimum Bid (USD) | 260.00 | Feedback Rating | 100.00% Positive |
| Current Bid (USD) | 260.00 | Member Since | September 2, 2005 in Australia |
| Bid Increment | 2.5 |
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| Bids Placed | 1 jump to bid history | ||
| Starting Bid (USD) | 259.00 | ||
| Reserve Price (USD) | none | ||
| Starts | September 12, 2008 10:20 AM | ||
| Ends | September 18, 2008 3:52 AM | Basic Shipping Information | |
| Auction Category | Doublets | Shipping Cost | 4.00 paid by buyer |
| Auction ID | 117111 | Shipping Insurance (optional) | 9.25 |
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Description
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TYPE: Doublet Opal
ORIGIN: Lightning Ridge, NSW Australia
CARAT WEIGHT: 1.60
SIZE (6mm=1/4 inch approx.): 8.6mm round x 2.9 mm
SHAPE/CUT: Round
DIFFRACTED COLOURS: Red Orange Gold Green
BODY TONE / CLARITY: N2 Black / Opaque
PATTERN: Flame of Fire / Broad Flash
BRIGHTNESS (1-5): 4.5
RRP: $920
This is top gem grade opal doublet hand cut and polished using Lightning Ridge gem grade cystal opal on jet black backing.
The colour play is intense broad flash of metallic flame orange tones that transmute to gold and green tones as you move the opal.
Solid stones of this calibre are rare, valuation of a solid opal of this quality would be minimum $1600 per carat wholesale. This doublet opal is a fraction of that price.
Should you have any queries regarding this item please don't hesitate to contact us. Email: remaexp@esat.net.au or sales@remaopals.com
Opal Body Tone Scale as per recommendation by the Australian Opal and Gem Industry Association Ltd.
Brilliance Scale: 1 Faint, 2 Dull, 3 Bright, 4 Very Bright, 5 Brilliant
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Proud Members of:
Lightning Ridge Miners' Association
Bidding History
| Member | Bid | Time & Date |
| macaret | 260.00 | September 18, 2008 3:52:15 AM |
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Remaopals's Shipping, Handling & Return Policies
*STANDARD FLAT RATE SHIPPING: $4 *INSURANCE is optional but highly recommended: $6 for the first $100 value and $2 per $100 thereafter. *EMS(Express Courier International): $45 (online tracking# provided). *EMS recommended for more valuable items. ETA approx 5 work days. Standart shipping ETA is usually within; -International: 10-25 days. -Domestic (Aust.): 3-5 days.
MULTIPLE ITEMS MAY BE COMBINED FOR SHIPPING up to 7 days, MAX. SHIPPING FEE $8 (2 items or more as long as all items fit in the one parcel).
PLEASE EMAIL US TO REQUEST A REVISED INVOICE WITH DISCOUNTED SHIPPING FEE FOR COMBINED MULTIPLE ITEMS. ***Australian Buyers Please Note this is a GST exclusive auction 10% GST is added to final value (of item only - excluding shipping fee).***
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