Two 'Liquid' Black Opals
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Two 'Liquid' Black Opals
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Two solid black opals which display a deep rich color with fire, known in the Australian opal business as 'liquid black' due to the true black body color of the deepest tone in which the play-of-color appears to float. The triangular-shaped opal displaying some multi-color fire inclusive of red, green and blue flashes, weighing approximately 29.70 carats and measuring 25.47 x 23.63 x 7.85mm; the oval cabochon having green flashes, weighing approximately 26.04 carats and measuring 27.97 x 20.23 x 7.06mm. (2)
Lot to be sold without reserve.
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Two solid black opals which display a deep rich color with fire, known in the Australian opal business as 'liquid black' due to the true black body color of the deepest tone in which the play-of-color appears to float. The triangular-shaped opal displaying some multi-color fire inclusive of red, green and blue flashes, weighing approximately 29.70 carats and measuring 25.47 x 23.63 x 7.85mm; the oval cabochon having green flashes, weighing approximately 26.04 carats and measuring 27.97 x 20.23 x 7.06mm. (2)
Lot to be sold without reserve.
Condition
Excellent overall condition. No chips, crazing or damage. Both opals show small areas of sand on the back of the cabochon. The body color of each stone is a very deep black. The play-of-color appears to 'swim' within the black body color, hence the meaning of the Australian term 'liquid black'.
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Two 'Liquid' Black Opals
Estimate $600 - $800
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