Abstract shape resembling an eagle head.

When I removed an inclusion from the rough opal front, the resulting cavity and the still sketchy shape, suggested me the Eagle head shape idea.

At some light angles a red flash appears next to the eye

The eye’s cavity can also aid when creating a setting for the opal.

Photographs taken under different light conditions

Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid)

Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia

Body tone: Black opal N.3 Opaque material

Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source.

Colours: Predominant: Blue/ black.

Secondary: green and very faint red sun flashes.

Brightness: Moderate

Directionality: Directional

Pattern: Large flakes

Polish: Front side: excellent up to 10x

Clarity: 3 grey shadows are visible under some light conditions.