The stone is much nicer than the picture!!!

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Superb Red cantera OPal cab

has vivid red and brown fire against a brownish-red fire opal base colour

A very bright stone, and unsual colours

No cracks or crazing. stable, held for three years. 

No RESERVE 

Mexican Opals are quite different to Australian Opals. They display their best colourplay under strong artificial lighting or natural sunlight, under which conditions their beauty is unrivalled. For these reasons, Mexican Opal prices can go up in the summer months! High grade Mexican Opal can show good colourplay in lower lighting conditions. Cabs show their colour best when black backed.

The pictures, unless otherwise specified, are taken under artificial lighting and the stone will generally look better than the photo in natural sunlight. I will try to describe how representative the photograph is of the stone’s appearance on each listing so please read the listing fully before you bid. The photographs can vary considerably with respect to the actual appearance of the stone.

I have saved the best for last and probably will not list much more. Many thanks to all.

 PLEASE DO NOT BID TILL YOU HAVE READ THE DESCRIPTION 

PLEASE READ NEW SHIPPING POLICY

Buyer pays for shipping.

Flat rate $5 per parcel. $3 per parcel in the NR section.

We have had a few parcels go missing recently. Post from the UK is generally reliable but we cannot be held responsible for items that go missing in other countries. For this reason, insurance is recommended for higher risk countries. Missing parcels are unfortunately the responsibility of the buyer unless insured although please do contact me if this happens and I will try to help. Please contact me to arrange insurance.

Shipping by registered mail is an extra $7, please contact me if this is required.

PAYMENT REQUIRED IN 5 DAYS OR ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND NEUTRAL FEEDBACK LEFT AS PER OPALAUCTIONS POLICY.

Items will be shipped by regular mail - please contact me for other options. I am a practising doctor so try to ship as regularly as possible but please bear with me on this.

I am happy to combine, please contact me first.

For special delivery and other shipping options please contact me.

I am happy to accept returns if the opals have been misrepresented. The opals I sell can be difficult to photograph - the appearance of mexican opal on photographs varies greatly with the lighting conditions!! I try to be as honest as I can with with my descriptions though and please read these before bidding.

Please contact me if you are at all unhappy with your purchase and we will try to work it out. I would appreciate it if we can try to resolve any problems before feedback is left.

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OpalsUK, December 31, 2008:
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