AUSTRALIAN BOULDER OPAL-CATALINA IOLITE-DIAMOND PTS-HALO-RING SZ 6-PLAT/STER SIL

Description: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: IT IS OUR STORE POLICY THAT A BUYER MUST HAVE AT LEAST A (5) EBAY RATING. A PURCHASE THAT IS MADE BY SOMEONE WITH LESS THAN A (5) WILL BE CANCELLED, AND THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED. FREE SHIPPING ON THIS RING! Liquidation Channel "LC" Ring, Size 6. Three oval Australian Boulder Opal stones are the focus of this ring (1.00ct). The center stone is about 7mmLx5mmW, and the two side stones are about 6mmLx4mmW. Outlining the three opals as a group is a halo of scalloped metalwork made to appear to be white stones. The halo includes two Diamond point accents that I believe are located at the top of the split shank area of the halo scallops (TDIaWt 0.01cts.) on each shoulder of the ring. There are four Catalina Iolite ovals and pear-shape stones (3mmLx2mmW) set above the scallops on the top and below the scallops on the bottom of the ring (8 Iolite stones total). (TGW 3.50cts) The split shanks are outlined with button metalwork made to give the appearance of small white stones. The face of the ring measures about 20mmLx23mmW, not including the shoulders. The band measures about 2mm at the base. The setting is done in platinum overlay sterling silver, is marked "STS 925" and is nickel free. The ring comes in a *box and has the original Liquidation Channel identification band still fastened through the ring. One is available. Item #LC2096992, Lot 1B-788. What is an Australian Boulder Opal? What is the layer on the back of the opal? Australian Boulder opals are the second most valuable type of opal (following black opal). Boulder opals are easily distinguished by their layer of solid brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Boulder opals, as the name suggests, are mined from large ironstone boulders under the ground. Thin veins of colorful opal forms in cracks and fissures in these boulders. Because these veins of color are so thin, opal cutters need to leave the ironstone on the back of the opal to form a full sized stone. The thin layer of opal in boulder opals can display any color of the spectrum in a beautiful play of color. Although the ironstone layer providing the backing to boulder opals may appear similar to doublets upon first inspection, the formation is completely natural. Due to the dark backing provided by the ironstone, boulder opals generally have a dark body tone which leads to a vibrancy of color similar to that found in black opals. Sometimes the ironstone is visible on the surface of the stone, which leads to a spotted or motley appearance, and thus reduces the value of the stone. A ‘clean faced’ boulder opal, in which a whole bar of color is visible on the surface of the stone, is much more desirable and valuable than a surface displaying ironstone spots. Note: This ring was purchased in 2015, and has never been worn.*The original owner wrote either on or in all the boxes. Please be sure to read to the end of the listing as I often include additional information about the item being offered. We ship within 3 business days. We will do our best to package the item securely for shipping but due to the sometimes "unkind" treatment received during shipping, we highly recommend insurance for pieces valued over $50.00. Please ask any questions before purchasing as this item is sold "AS-IS". Please Note***** 1) Due to differences in photographic lighting, camera used, and the color displayed on your monitor, the actual color of the item may be slightly different than what is seen in the photos. I try to adjust the color of the photograph to match as closely as possible to what I see with my eyes. That being said, I am only human. If you have any questions regarding the color, or condition of the item, please ask any and all questions before bidding. 2) I want you to be happy with your purchase and will describe any faults / missing parts / damages to the best of my ability. I am only human. 3) The photos will be considered as covering/disclosing any damage or defects not specifically mentioned in the description. 4) This item will ship for the amount listed above. We will be happy to combine shipping. Just let us know you want combined shipping before you pay and we will send you an invoice. There will be a 50cent per additional item cost added to the original shipping amount. We only ship to a USA address - NO EXCEPTIONS. (While Canada and Mexico are located on the North American continent, while they are our neighbors, they are not part of the United States.) We never ship outside the USA nor do we accept foreign PayPal payments. Please do not ask us to break this payment and shipping policy.

Price: 51.99 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-12T21:33:06.000Z

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