16.05ct Black Opal Cabochon - A beautiful 16.05 carat (approximate) black opal, showcasing brilliant flashes of red, blue, and green across a dark body tone. The opal's polished domed surface and high color saturation make it a top-tier specimen, ideal for fine jewelry or any gemstone collection. Offered loose in a gem container. Stone Measurements: 19.4 x 14.8 x 10.5 mm. AUCTION NOTE: This item comes from the estate of Prince Lorenzo de' Medici of Italy. Prince Lorenzo de' Medici from the Medici family of Italy is an internationally recognized artist and a businessman, who has traded more than half a billion dollar in the art in his career. His father is Alessandro de' Medici who is descended from the famous Florentine Family. Ancestors of the de' Medici family include three Popes: Leo X, Clemente II and Pius IV, and two French queens: Mary and Catherine de' Medici. Each lot will include an appreciation letter from Prince Lorenzo for participating in his family's auction. SHIPPING NOTE: LOCAL PICKUP IS NOT AVAILABLE, AS WE ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING ON LOCATION AT DIFFERENT SITES. YOU MAY CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE AUCTION TO MAKE PICKUP ARRANGEMENTS AND WE WILL ATTEMPT TO ACCOMMODATE PICKUP REQUESTS UPON PRIOR APPROVAL. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING ON ALL LOTS. IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON LIVEAUCTIONEERS YOU MAY ALSO ELECT TO USE THEIR SHIPPING SERVICES.