For Sale: Australian Coober Pedy Opal

Specifications:

• Weight: 40.35 carats

• Dimensions: 36mm x 24mm x 6.7mm

• Shape: Oval cabochon with excellent proportions

• Origin: Coober Pedy, South Australia

Physical Characteristics: This is a substantial oval cabochon with impressive dimensions that create an excellent canvas for the opal's spectacular display. The 6.7mm dome height provides ideal proportions for maximum light interaction and color play visibility, while the 36mm length makes this a true statement piece.

Quality Assessment: At these dimensions and 40.35 carats, this represents an exceptionally large, gem-quality Coober Pedy white opal. The size alone places it in the rare category, as finding clean opal material of this scale with consistent play-of-color coverage is uncommon.

Display Impact: The generous 36 x 24mm face provides an expansive surface area for the vibrant color display, featuring:

• Full-face coverage of intense spectral colors

• Brilliant reds, oranges, blues, and purples dancing across the entire surface

• Mixed broadflash and pinfire patterns

• Excellent color saturation and brightness

• Dynamic play-of-color that creates mesmerizing visual effects

Market Significance: This size and quality combination represents museum or investment-grade material. Large, clean opals from Coober Pedy with this level of color intensity are highly sought after by collectors, high-end jewelers, and institutions. The substantial dimensions make it perfect for a centerpiece in fine jewelry or as a standalone collector's specimen.

This opal exemplifies the world-class quality that has made Coober Pedy the most famous opal mining location globally.

.Condition:
Please review the accompanying video carefully for any visible cracks or crazing to ensure the stone meets your expectations, as this will help avoid returns.

Return Policy:
We offer a 100% refund if the item is not as described. The buyer is responsible for return postage. If you are not completely satisfied with your opal upon arrival, you are welcome to return it. However, please note that once the rough opal is altered or cut in any way, it becomes your property, and we cannot accommodate exchanges for altered items. We encourage you to consider your decision carefully before making any modifications. By altering your opal, you accept full ownership of the item and agree not to leave negative or neutral feedback.

Combined Shipping:
Available upon request. Please contact me for details.

Payment Terms:. Payment is required within 48 hours of the sale unless prior arrangements have been made. I am happy to hold items for a few days for combined shipping if notified in advance.

Shipping Policy:
We ship all items within 48 hours of payment, unless it falls on a holiday, in which case we will ship on the next working day.

Unpaid Items:
Items not paid for within the specified timeframe will be relisted, and non-payers may be blocked from future auctions.

Feedback:
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Thank you for your interest!