3.18 Cts of Opal in a oval-cab Cut

12 x 10mm, Mintab Opal oval-cab

Beige / grey with fair orange, green fire, colorful!

• Dealer Offering Item for Sale: New Directions - Gems

   

   

  The special characteristic of these gems is their opalescence, a rainbow-like iridescence which changes with the angle of observation. No two are alike. Opals are in a class by themselves. No other stone has such a rich folklore. (They have been considered both the luckiest and unluckiest gems to own). More than any other gemstone, each opal is distinctly individual. As a gem species, opal is so unique it has its own descriptive vocabulary. Opals are also the most delicate gems commonly worn and require special care.

• Opal Specifications:
  • Gem Species: OPAL
  • Hardness: 5.5 -
  • Density: 1.98
  • RI: 1.37 -
• Size: 12 (L) X 10 (W) mm
• Cut: oval-cab
• Calibrated Gemstone: Yes.
• Carat Weight: 3.18 Carats TCW
• Overall Grade: Cab AA
• Clarity Description: Opaque gemstone so Clarity not able to define
• Clarity Breakdown: Cabochon Opaque material - so Clarity not able to define, whether it be of a uniform opaquity, or crystalline in nature.
• Cutting Breakdown: Good brilliance with a good cut. Stone has good proportions, Great gemstone.
• Carat Breakdown: Average in Carat Weight for this size stone (+/- 5%).
• Photo Clarity Breakdown: Color is Excellent & True, Image is Sharp but doesn't show clear depth,, & Background is True.
• Photo Taken without Flash.
• Photo shows Multiple views of a single gemstone.
• Pricing based on single gemstone.
• Note: Photo shows cotton hair fiber over gemstone in some or all of the views…
• Note: Photo taken with gemstone holder with white cloth background and on a white cloth.
• The gemstone is reflective that you can see some Flash from Normal room lighting. This gemstones have a high light translucency nature, so it's makes it harder to take a photo with out some Flash (Very High Reflection).
• Opal Birthstone for October.
• Play of color of Opals which changes with the angle of observation.
• Cleaning Method – warm soapy water is safe.
• Note: Photo taken with gemstone holder with white cloth background and on a white cloth.
• The gemstone is reflective that you can see some Flash from Normal room lighting. This gemstones have a high light translucency nature, so it's makes it harder to take a photo with out some Flash (Very High Reflection).
• 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.
• Click on the photo to enlarge photo for better detail.
• Check out the mult views of the gemstones..