17.43 ct AIG Certified Shimmering Pear Cabochon Cut (28 x 14 mm) Flashing 360 Degree Multicolor Rainbow Opal
FREE AIG Certificate VVS Quality Unheated / Untreated Orgin from Ethiopia
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Gem Type: Rainbow Opal
Weight: 17.43 Carat
Measurements (Length x Width x Height): 28.47 x 13.95 x 9.06 mm
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Color: Play of Colors
Clarity: VVS
Treatment: Unheated / Untreated
Luster: Excellent
Transparency: Transparent
Origin (Mined from): Ethiopia
Hardness: 6.5
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This is 100% Natural Genuine and Mined from Earth Stone. Not man-made materials.
This stone can be used for custom made Ring, Pendant, Necklace and Other Jewelry or Jewelries.
It is good as Collectible, Investment and for Gift purpose.
30 Day No questions asked Return Policy; Size, Weight & Color are approximate and may slightly vary.
SKU: 223399
Brand: DeluxeGems

About Rainbow Opal
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Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5

Found in Australia, Austria, Honduras, Brazil, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the USA.

History: Opal is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water. White Opal refers to the light background color of the stone behind the play of color (Rainbow color). The name is derived from the Latin opalus and Sanskrit upala meaning ƒ??precious stoneƒ?. The Greek term opallios translates "to see a change in color". Opal is the primary birthstone for October and the accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. The oldest known opal mine is in Czechoslovakia and dates to 14th century. Popularity of opal suffered in 19th century, partially due to Sir Walter Scott's novel of a cursed stone and was thought to be bad luck. Queen Victoria promoted the stone in 1800s by giving opal jewelry to her children. In the middle ages, the stone was thought to make the wearer invisible, and was highly recommended to thieves. The Romans believed opal to be the symbol of hope and called it cupid paederos or the child as beautiful as love, they also considered the wearer to be safe from disease. The Arabs thought the opal fell from the sky with flashed of lightning and the Greeks thought it gave the gift of foresight and prophesy to the owner. Today, Australia is major source for opal and supplies abt 85% of the worldƒ??s opal. It is a rather soft stone and needs care with handling. Do not immerse in hot water or a sonic cleaner. Opal is graded by size/cut/rarity/base color/fire color/fire intensity/fire pattern and fire consistency.

Metaphysical: said to assist in recalling past incarnations, to develop psychic powers, bring out inner beauty, and draw money and luck.