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Opal Carved in the Form of Horse's Head - FJ.5567
Origin: Australia
Collection: Opal Pendant
Medium: Opal/Gold
Additional Information: Mounted in a lovely 18K gold pendant.
$1,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Radiating a colorful fire from deep within, the
opal has been prized since antiquity. Within its
depths one sees the rich variety of colors for
which other gems are famed: the purple of
amethyst, the red of ruby, the sea green of
emerald, as well as gold and silver. The matrix for
these sparks ranges in hue from milky white to
bright blue, to black. Mines in Hungary have
produced fine Opals since the Middle Ages but
the best modern source for the gem is
considered to be Australia. The name of the gem
is said to derive from the word ophthalmius,
pertaining to the eye, and the stone is valued for
its ability to avert evil. In the east, opals are much
sought after as amulets to protect the wearer
from disease. The stone is also said to improve
the eyesight. Any person gazing upon this
brilliant gem will be rewarded with beauty.
- (FJ.5567)
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