A striking egg shaped opal and 18ct gold pendant.
The large opal egg displays beautiful bright flashes of colour across the surface.
The opal is believed to have been treated by the process of “sugaring” to enhance the colours and stabilise the material.
https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2022-gemnews-sugar-heat-treated-opal
Age: Contemporary
Weight: 15.6 grams
Materials: 18ct gold bail. Tested as 18ct gold by xrf analysis. Large egg shaped opal.
Size: 4.3cm including the bail. Opal is 2.9 x 2 cm
Gemstones: Andamooka matrix opal with evidence of Sugar / Heat treatment.
Condition: Very good clean condition. Age-related patina and surface marks.
Free international shipping and will be sent gift boxed.
