From Tall Trees Studio
Dark Opal - Semi Harlequin Pattern from Lightning Ridge.
Australian opal classified as dark rather than black often exhibits some of the most prized colourations. Consider the colors of a tropical ocean, the lighter blues, aquamarines and mint greens, coupled with golds and oranges – these are often the colors found in dark opal. Dark opals are usually also the most likely to have the unicorn of color – the elusive pinks and blues together. Because the body tone is not as dark, red becomes more pink and seems to us to be more abundant in the dark opals. Dark Opals run form N5 to N6 in body tone.
Measurements:
7.8mm long x 6.7mm wide x 3.5mm thick
1.40 Carats
Grading:
N5 Dark Tone
B3 - Bright
Dark Opal - Semi Harlequin Pattern from Lightning Ridge.
Australian opal classified as dark rather than black often exhibits some of the most prized colourations. Consider the colors of a tropical ocean, the lighter blues, aquamarines and mint greens, coupled with golds and oranges – these are often the colors found in dark opal. Dark opals are usually also the most likely to have the unicorn of color – the elusive pinks and blues together. Because the body tone is not as dark, red becomes more pink and seems to us to be more abundant in the dark opals. Dark Opals run form N5 to N6 in body tone.
Measurements:
7.8mm long x 6.7mm wide x 3.5mm thick
1.40 Carats
Grading:
N5 Dark Tone
B3 - Bright