Gem Opal set with a solid 14k Yellow Gold Bell Cap and Bail.
This opal is from Coober Pedy South Australia. It is 100% Natural and not a doublet or triplet.
- OPAL WEIGHT: 3.5 carat
- OPAL SIZE: 17 x 7.5 x 5.3 mm
- PENDANT SIZE: 26 mm long with the bale : 25 mm = 1 inch
- BODY TONE: N-8 Crystal Opal
- PATTERN: 3-D floral Patch
- COLORS: Green, Yellow, Gold, Orange
- BRIGHTNESS: 4
- QUALITY: flawless
- GOLD WEIGHT: Approx. .45 grams solid 14k Yellow Gold
BRIGHTNESS IS RATED ON A ONE TO FIVE SCALE AS:
5. Opal is Brilliant and Color Jumps out of the stone at you at arms length
4. Opal is Bright and Color is Crisp and Sharp at arms length
3. Opal has Good Color at arms length
2. Opal has Fair color but Nothing Special
1. Opal has Color but is Fairly Dull
Photos were taken under a 40 watt soft white light, without a flash and are NOT ENHANCED IN ANY WAY! I have been making Opal Jewelry for 25 years and stand behind all my work.