2.30 ct Rare Collection of Mexican Fire Opal - Faceted- 0.46 g

Rare collection of precious Mexican fire opal with intense colors ranging from orange to red, with a faceted marquise-cut and a length dimension of 4 to 5 mm. The exceptional transparency makes the proposed lot particularly suitable for the creation of exquisite jewelry pieces. The name given to this particular type of opal is due to its color, which recalls fire with tones that can vary from yellow to orange to red, just like the colors taken on by flames. The most important source of fire opal is Mexico. Mexican opal has been used for hundreds of years by the ancient Maya and Aztec tribes and was called "Quetzalitzlipyollitli" or "Stone of the paradise bird". SPECIFICATIONS Natural gemstone: opal; Variety: fire; Weight: 2.30 ct; Geographic origin: Mexico; Shape: marquise; Cut: faceted; Color: from orange to red; Transparency-Purity: transparent with natural inclusions. Photographic settings All items are photographed individually with a high-resolution macro camera indoors under LED lighting at 5000 Kelvin, the color temperature closest to sunlight. The photos are not altered in any way, except cropping. Support You can contact us at any time through Catawiki messaging for any further information about the item you are interested in, and we will try to respond as soon as possible. Shipping Worldwide shipping with Registered Mail and tracking number. We apply combined shipping to ensure maximum savings on postage. Return We always strive to do our best, but if something is not to your liking, in accordance with applicable regulations and by our own conviction, we guarantee a refund to the customer who is not satisfied with their purchase, regardless of the reason. Thank you for your attention and Happy bidding!

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