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Product Video Link : https://deluxegemsstore.com/evideos/opal-08-21/221053a.mp4 ☆ 1.17 ct Tremendous Oval (10 x 7 mm) Ethiopian 360 Degree Flashing Rainbow Opal Natural Gemstone ☆ RARE! Mined From Earth! VVS Quality Play of Colors Color - Gem Type: Rainbow Opal Weight: 1.17 Carat Measurements (Length x Width x Height): 9.55 x 6.71 x 4.07 mm Shape: Oval Color: Play of Colors Clarity: VVS Treatment: 100% Natural (Un-Heated) Luster: Excellent Transparency: Transparent Origin (Mined from): Ethiopia Hardness: 6.5 - ✓ This is 100% Natural Genuine & Mined from Earth Stone. Not man-made materials. ✓ This stone can be used for custom made Ring, Pendant, Necklace & Other Jewelry or Jewelries. ✓ It is good as Collectible, Investment & for Gift purpose. ✓ 30 Day No questions asked Return Policy; Size, Weight & Color are approximate & may slightly vary. SKU: 221053 Brand: DeluxeGems About Rainbow Opal Mohs Hardness: 5.5-6.5 Found in Australia, Austria, Honduras, Brazil, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia & the USA. History: Opal is a semi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon & water. White Opal refers to the light background color of the stone behind the play of color (Rainbow color). The name is derived from the Latin opalus & Sanskrit upala meaning "precious stoneâ€. The Greek term opallios translates "to see a change in color". Opal is the primary birthstone for October & the accepted gem for the 13th wedding anniversary. The oldest known opal mine is in Czechoslovakia & dates to 14th century. Popularity of opal suffered in 19th century, partially due to Sir Walter Scott's novel of a cursed stone & was thought to be bad luck. Queen Victoria promoted the stone in 1800s by giving opal jewelry to her children. in the middle ages, the stone was thought to make the wearer invisible, & was highly recommended to thieves. The Romans believed opal to be the symbol of hope & called it cupid paederos or the child as beautiful as love, they also considered the wearer to be safe from disease. The Arabs thought the opal fell from the sky with flashed of lightning & the Greeks thought it gave the gift of foresight & prophesy to the owner. Today, Australia is major source for opal & supplies abt 85% of the world's opal. It is a rather soft stone & needs care with handling. Do not immerse in hot water or a sonic cleaner. Opal is graded by size/cut/rarity/base color/fire color/fire intensity/fire pattern & fire consistency. Metaphysical: said to assist in recalling past incarnations, to develop psychic powers, bring out inner beauty, & draw money & luck. 1.17 Ct Tremendous Oval | 10 X 7mm Ethiopian 360 Degree Flashing Rainbow Opal Natural Gemstone
