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Amazing 200cts Mosaic Opal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Watch
Amazing 200cts Mosaic Opal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Watch
Amazing 200cts Mosaic Opal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Watch

Amazing 200cts Mosaic Opal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Watch

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This item is in Bluffton, SC

Overview of Amazing 200cts Mosaic Opal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Watch

Item Details

200ct...mosaic opals chips & mother of pearl inlaid wristwatch. Multi-color ( green, red, blue, orange ). Unisex wristwatch with silver & gold plated stainless steel, Japanese movement, quartz battery. 30 X 30 X 7mm. Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2...nH2O); its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid, unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. It is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, marl, and basalt. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia. The internal structure of precious opal makes it diffract light. Depending on the conditions in which it formed, it can take on many colors. Precious opal ranges from clear through white, gray, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, magenta, rose, pink, slate, olive, brown, and black. Of these hues, black opals are the rarest, whereas white & greens are most common. Opals vary in optical density from opaque to semitransparent & show opalescence, a form of iridescence. There are 9 separate factors that contribute to the price of an Opal. These factors are: Color Direction / Play of Color Pattern Body tone Brightness Shape Inclusions Where the Opal was mined Country of Origin At Lightning Ridge, in Australia, a committee values opal miner?s opals each Saturday. Several opal appraisers price each opal by carat, with the final value determined by the price per carat. Color: In order of evaluation value, the most valuable color is a dominant red, then orange, green, blue & purple. Electric blue is the most valuable of the blues. DIRECTION OF COLOR : Opals are a gemstone that dramatically change appearance based on the angle of view. When an Opal is at it?s brightest, this is called its ?facing?/ angle. The direction of color will affect the price because it determines how versatile the Opal is. PATTERN : Opals that have a rare or unique pattern are more valuable. The Harlequin pattern is the rarest & most loved pattern in opals, but it is very rare. A true harlequin pattern is a mosaic broad pattern, angular close set of colors. Floral patterns are sometimes called floral harlequin. Some top patterns are Mackerel, Block, Broad flash, Rolling-flash, Pin-fire, Rainbow & the most sought out Ethiopian opal, the Honeycomb pattern. BODY TONE: Opals are grouped in 9 sub categories ( N1 to N9 ) with N1 being the darkest opal & N9 the lightest. Black opals are generally the most valuable & have a body tone of N1 to N4. Opals with N5 to N6 are considered a semi black or dark opal. Body tone N7 to N9 are called crystal opals. BRIGHTNESS: The Opal brightness guide was produced by the Australian opal association along with the body tone guide. There are 7 sub Brightness ratings with B1 the brightest to B7 the dullest. The brighter the Opal, the more expensive will be its value. SHAPE: Oval stones are generally considered more valuable than free form, except with boulder opals, where free form is considered desirable. The shape of the Opal once again determines how versatile it is. Oval stones generally have the best face of color & can be used in a variety of applications. Opal is almost always cut in a cabochon.... INCLUSIONS: Inclusions & potch lines are not to be confused with cracks. A crack line reflects light & greatly devalues an Opal. A potch line has no light reflection & these opals are generally valued lower but can make artistic picture patterns. Some Opals will have a vegetation pattern from the inclusions & this is popular as the opal has replaced some of the tree or vegetation. Sand or windows also reduce the value of the opal. A window is a gap on the bottom where potch has not formed & opal is transparent. Ethiopian opal can have a ghost or phantom inclusions or vegetation matter. These types of inclusions are generally accepted as reasonable in this type opal. OPAL FIELD SOURCE: The end buyer or wholesaler might not be able to consider this factor. But in the trade certain mines have a reputation of producing good quality rough that makes excellent stones. This happens in Australian & Ethiopian opal fields. Even the depth of the mine can greatly effect value. Opal doublets & triplets do not have the same stringent criteria as solid opals & are valued considerable less. It is important to be able to pick a doublet opal compared to a solid & this can be difficult when the opal is set into jewelry. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia has a worldwide reputation as the world?s most expensive opals. Many countries now produce good opals like Ethiopia, Mexico and Brazil. Each country?s opals may be unique & this factor helps determine the Opal price. Regardless of the country of origin, all opals are rare, valuable & unique. Opal Stones rank very high as an appreciating asset. - 9596-022518-OA-66876 ...

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Auction Details

High End Collections - 500 Lots199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton, SC, 29910Saturday, Jun 23, 2018 | 1:00 PM CDT

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