16dlmmir ((ETHIOPIAN OPAL)), $30 MINIMUM BID, South Wello, Amhara Province, Ethiopia, 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm, Thumbnail | |
A specimen with a thin matrix material on part of the Opal which gives a backing to show the color. This matrix is ground off to shape a gem stone. This one shows the color very well. I think the photos give an idea but the actual looks better with a more natural Opal fire coloration. |