SCARAB BOULDER OPAL 3.5 CARATS QO1568

About This Auction		About This Seller: Queen Of Gems
Minimum Bid (USD)		Feedback Rating	97.48% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	0.00	Member Since	February 2, 2007 in Australia
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Starting Bid (USD)	12.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	August 18, 2008 11:20 PM
Ends	August 23, 2008 11:10 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Boulder Opal > Boulder Scarabs	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	70414	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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DESCRIPTION:
Item Type:	SOLID BOULDER OPAL HAND CARVED CABOCHON SCARAB. SCARAB ( Art Form Carving) Scarabs, known to ancient Egypt as symbol of life, hope and regeneration. It is believed that everything vibrates with living magic, the actions of sacred birds, animals reveal the will of the gods and goddesses. Scarabs are insects revered by ancient Egyptians as symbol of the resurrection and enduring human soul. Scarabs are associated with the Egyptian morning sun god, Khepri, the creator-god, representing sun from sunrise to sunset. Scarabs were identified with the Sun in the Egyptian religion because they flew during the hottest part of the day. Scarabs carved into Gems were worn on the breastplate for protection. Scarabs also symbolise reaction and tansformation.
Origin:	QUILPIE, AUSTRALIA.
Opal Size.	11 X 10 X 3 MM
Treated/Untreated.:	Untreated.
Metal (If applicable):
Setting (If applicable):	�
Setting Size (If applicable):	MM
6 mm = � inch (Approx)
Weight (Carats):	3.5 CTS
Colour:	NATURAL EARTHLY TONES.
Pattern:	BROAD FLASH
Number of pieces:	1