Boulder Opal Pendant With Metal Bail

Overview
A Polished Boulder Opal Pendant Presented In A Freeform Oval Cabochon Shape, Fitted With A Twisted Metal Bail. The Opal Displays Veins Of Pale Blue And White Opal Colour Running Through A Brown Ironstone Matrix, With Subtle Flashes Of Blue And Orange Visible Across The Face. The Reverse Side Shows Further Matrix Patterning With Faint Traces Of Opal Colour.

Opal Specification
Type: Boulder Opal (Solid)
Body Tone: N6 (Estimated)
Brightness: 3 (Estimated)
Pattern: Broad Flash
Dominant Play-Of-Colour: Blue And Orange Veins Through Brown Ironstone Matrix
Crazing: Fine Natural Fracture Lines Visible In The Ironstone Matrix; No Crazing Observed In The Opal Veins

Setting And Metal
Bail: Twisted Metal Bail Threaded Through A Drilled Hole At The Top Of The Stone
Bail Metal Type And Purity: Not Determined - No Visible Hallmark

Condition
The Opal Surface Is Polished With A Smooth Finish. Natural Fracture Lines Are Visible Within The Ironstone Matrix On Both Faces. The Opal Veins Appear Intact With No Chips Or Crazing Observed. The Metal Bail Is Secure And Shows Light Surface Wear. The Pendant Is Presented In A Small White Display Box With Black Felt Lining.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
658430+5

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