{"product_id":"opal-specimen-60ct","title":"Opal Specimen - 60ct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 60 Carat Ethiopian Black Opal Cabochon – Multicolor Pinfire Fire – Polished Natural Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the captivating beauty of this large, approximately 60-carat Ethiopian dark opal cabochon, featuring a striking charcoal-black body and an extraordinary display of multicolored pinfire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis polished oval gemstone exhibits shimmering flashes of electric blue, vivid green, fiery red, orange, and golden yellow, creating a beautiful constellation-like appearance against its dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opal's fine, scattered play-of-color becomes especially noticeable as the gemstone moves under direct lighting, revealing an intricate pattern of colorful flashes throughout its polished surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts substantial size, smooth oval shape, and distinctive dark appearance make this gemstone an attractive addition to an opal collection, a display cabinet, or a custom jewelry project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ethiopian Opal (identification provisional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ethiopia, possibly Welo (Wollo) region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60 carats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large polished oval cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark charcoal to black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay-of-Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue, green, red, orange, and yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multicolored pinfire and scattered flashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, highly polished surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not determined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One individual gemstone, photographed from multiple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Ethiopian opal stands out for its impressive size, deep dark appearance, and vibrant multicolored flashes. The contrast between the dark body and the scattered rainbow colors creates a distinctive visual effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent choice for gemstone collectors, opal enthusiasts, lapidary collectors, or anyone seeking an unusual large polished opal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595352080684,"sku":"5039397447","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_0259.jpg?v=1791678421","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/opal-specimen-60ct","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}