Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions - Gems
A Slice of Opal along with a protective layer on both the top and bottom of the gemstone.
Opal-Triplet Specifications:
Gem Species: OPAL
Hardness: -
Density:
RI: -
Size: 16 (D) mm
Cut: oval-cab
Calibrated Gemstone: Yes
Carat Weight: 2.26 Carats TCW
Overall Grade: AA+
Clarity Description: Transparency is very clear and the Clarity is Outstanding
Clarity Breakdown: Larger and/or many inclusions, slightly diminishing the brilliance recognizable with the naked eye.
Cutting Breakdown: Less brilliance with a be low average cut. Stone has cutting error.
Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Good, Image is Sharp but doesn't show clear depth,, & Background is Close to True.
Photo Shows Numerous views of gemstone.
Photo Taken with Flash.
Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
Pricing based on single gemstone.
Triplets consist of three parts TOP LEVEL: Crystal protective surface, MIDDLE LEVEL: Slice of Opal, & BOTTOM LEVEL: A protective material.
Triplets are a lot sharper then photo shows.
These are Genuine Australian Opals.
Individual opals can vary widely in appearance and quality. As diverse as snowflakes or fingerprints, each gem can differ noticeably.
There are three main aspects of an opal’s quality: 1) Color—Background color and play-of-color 2) Pattern—Arrangement of play-of-color 3) Clarity—Transparency and quantity of inclusions.
We grade each gemstone for Color, Clarity, cut, and Carat weight. We try to define / analysis each gemstone and photo taken (all photo are of the gemstone itself not a general stone photo) to help you make a better decision.
These photos are intended to provide you with an accurate visual representation of the gem.
Photo's taken with a macro lens, which may make the gemstone look larger in some views..
Combining of views also may make gemstone look different sizes.
All photos are the exactly the gemstone pictured, minus any display items. Photos are likely not actual size; please see item description for dimensions. If there is a defect not discernible in the pictures, it will be included in the text. , Please keep in mind that the prismatic reflective properties of gems will often produce varying degrees of color and what colors you see, someone else may not. If there is a concern or doubt, please ask prior to purchase. Remember that color is a very tricky thing to transmit electronically. There are many variables, including lighting, background, physical filters, digital filters, the capabilities of the monitor on which the image is displayed, and the color perception of the viewer.
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