http://stores.ebay.com/stonesgemsandopal – Lightning Ridge Black Opal is highly sought after because of the intense fire it shows against a dark background. This freeform cabachon is 9×13mm at it widest points. It’s a doublet cabachon backed on boulder opal ironstone. Base Color: Black, Color: Multicolor, Fire Pattern: from pinpoints to Broad Flash
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Just showing the play-of-color of these opals. All (except #6) are raw or semi-raw, and generally not “normal” loose opals destined for jewelry. I find these prettier than the opals you find at jewelry stores, and make them into pendants anyhow.
1. Boulder chip, raw
2. Boulder matrix
3. Boulder matrix (mainly blue/green)
4. Boulder chip, raw
5. Crystal? (semi-matte, light blue fire)
6. White/milk opal
7. Black opal, raw
8. Black opal, semi-raw (uber-matte)
9. Black opal, raw
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Sterling Silver Beads Pink Opal And Moonstone Stretch Bracelet Set Of 2
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