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Description:
Little isles of precious opal raise above swirls of different hue of black/grey common opal. Hence a very unusual carving Materials:
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Black opal N.4 Body Tone and Play of Colour, slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.10.85 Size: 40.28mm x 9mm – Thick. Variable-up to 5mm Colours: Predominant: Red- Secondary: little blues and greens Brightness: Good Directionality: Directional Pattern: Broad pattern Polish: Front side: excellent up to 10x Imperfections: Swirls of different shades of black/grey potch on face. Price $ 420
Code / Name of piece : 24 C 82 Barretta |
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Materials: Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid)
Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Light opal N.7 Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.12 Size: 30mm x 20.4 mm - Thickness up to 5mm Colours: Predominant: green -Secondary: orange and blue Brightness: Good to moderate on different areas. Directionality: Moderate directionality Pattern: Speckled Polish: Front side excellent up to 10x Imperfections: The larges fold present less play of colors and a translucent grey area Signed carving at the back Setting suggestion: - Best view as a pendant . -Possible setting prongs’ position are marked in metallic color on the less attractive areas. but this is not a professional jewelers' advice. Price: A $ 430 Code/Name of piece: 24 C 81
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First Place at the International Opal Jewellery Design Award 2011 Figurative Section for Professional Carver
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Description: Surrealistic representation of a crowing rooster Materials technical specifications: Natural Opal Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia Body tone light opal N.8 Colours: pastel colors Predominant : green and pink Weight: Ct. 62.15 Size: 53.7 mm x 28.5 mm thick.up to 10 mm Other materials: Eye: Natural black opal Green/blue Rooster’s Tongue: 9 Kt gold Total Weight: Ct. 62.40 |
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Price: A$ 3,200 Code/Name of piece: Chicken Itza |
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Description:
Following the color bar under the grey potch, a flow water-like shape emerged, as green as the reflections of the South American rain forest in the rivers. Signed by the artist Price: A $ 580
Code/Name of piece: C32 Orinoco flow |
Description:
Abstract double sided carving.It display significant differences under different light sources but always eye catching The photograph doesn't display the real crispiness of its play of colors |
Technical Specifications :
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: South Australia-Lambina’s field Body tone: Light opal N 7 Semi-translucent material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.20.95 Size: 28 mm x 38 mm Thick. 8 mm Colours: pastel colors green red-some rolling flashes Brightness: good under electric and natural light Directionality: directional but always with good display Pattern: mixture of small and broad flakes .Rolling flashes on second side Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: little sand in cavities |
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More photos available on request Price: A $ 1600 Code/Name of piece: C12 Greek gamma |
Material Technical Specifications
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Light opal N 7 Translucent material Weight: Ct.35.20 Size: 35.80 mm x 21 mm thickness up to 7 mm Colours: soft greens and little reds Brightness: moderate Directionality: directional towards blues tinges Pattern: broad patches of colors Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: diffuse but not intrusive grey web |
Description:
Soft and delicate carving both in shape and type of opal Price: Sold . Code/Name of piece: C 23 The veil |
The above photo shows the cavity ready for the stone setting
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Price: Special A $ 1,200 Code/Name of piece: C 54 Neo-liberty stone ax |
Material Technical Specifications :
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Mintabie Body tone: Dark/light opal N 6-7 Semi translucent material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.153 Size: 74.4 mm x 35.6 mm - Thickness up to 9 mm Colours: primary Green Secondary-golden yellow Brightness: moderate / good Directionality: directional Pattern: rolling flashes over pin fire Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: some threads like inclusions |
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Material Technical Specifications Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid)
Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: black opal N 2 opaque material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.31 Size: 35.5 mm x 23.4 mm - Thick.up to 8.3 mm Colours: Blue green and black potch Brightness: Moderate Directional Pattern: broad Polish: excellent up to 10 x Imperfections : Black potch on some face areas as well as one thin window line Code/Name of piece:
C 33 Blue Whale Price :$1250 price includes postages and insurance |
Under electric light
Description:
A whale ? a dolphin ? In any case a carving ready to be complemented by an original setting Signed at the back by the artist |
Description: This seam opal has been carved to resemble coral branches thus taking advantage of its colors and inclusions Signed by the artist |
Material Technical Specifications Materials:
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Grawin opal field Body tone: Dark and light opal Opaque material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.27.60 Size: 46 mm x 31.8 mm thick. up to 7.2 mm Colours: pastel pink/red and some greens Brightness: moderate Directionality: non directional Pattern: mottled pink Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: brown spots on face and little grey |
Price: A $ 950 Code/Name of piece: C 39 Corals |
Description:
Undulated surface with 3 cavities. Some delicate red flashes appear when the stone is turned. Concave, polished back. |
Technical Specifications :
Natural Opal Type 1 (solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia Body tone: Dark opal N. 5/6, opaque material Body tone and play of color vary slightly according to light source. Weight : Ct 27.60 Size: 32.2 mm x 21.2 mm, Thickness: 8 to 11.6 mm Colours: uniform light olive green. some yellow pin fire Brightness: moderate Directionality: non directional Pattern: diffused Polish: excellent up to 10 x Imperfections: little grey potch on face |
Price: A$ 950 Code/Name of piece: C18 Green saddle |
Description:
Most unusual shape resembling swaying sea weeds I envision a setting with more wavy leafs to complement and protect the opal’s ones A challenge for a jeweler who master the wax technique |
Technical Specifications
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Black/Dark opal Crystal material N 4/5 Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct. 12.60 Size: 29.3 mm x 19.3 mm - thick. up to 8 mm Colours: green Brightness: moderate Directionality: slightly Pattern: diffused green and pin fire Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: small spot of dark sand Price: A $ 1,100 Code/Name of piece: C 51 Green algae |
Description:
This delightful “Sea Palm” is the 4th and last carving from one piece of opal rough material mined at “Hawk nest” field.The others being C 51 -C 52 and C 40 sold Signed by the artist |
Technical Specifications Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Dark opal N.5 Semi translucent material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source Weight: Ct.15 Size: 26.5 mm x 28 mm thick. up to 5.4 mm Colours: green Brightness: moderate to good according to light source Directionality: slightly directional Pattern: pin fire Polish: excellent up to 10 x Imperfections: little internal sand spots Price: A $ 950 ( $ 180 per carat )
Code/Name of piece: C 38 Sea palm |
Description:
Undulated surface showing multicolored pin fire. 3 steps display some rolling green / orange play of colors surfacing from below Rear side polished as well. Technical Specifications : Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Mintabie Australia Body tone: Light opal N 7 Semi translucent material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.18.30 Size: 29.2 mm x 20 mm - thick. up to 5.5 mm Colours: green with orange and pinks Brightness: good to moderate- some silky sheen Directionality: directional Pattern: pin fire and stripes Polish: excellent up to 10 x Imperfections: none |
Price: A $ 750 ( $ 41 per carat ) Code/Name of piece: C 42 Mintabie flames |
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Description:
Definitely an intricate one so much that it reminds me of an underwater eroded rock Technical Specifications: Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Dark opal N 5 Semi-translucent material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct. 19 Size: 23.7 mm x 23 mm -Thick. up to 5.2 mm Colours: green -reds Brightness: moderate Directionality: non directional Pattern: green is diffused; red is in small flakes Polish: excellent Imperfections: some sand spots on face Price: A $ 980 ( $ 51.60 per carat) Code/Name of piece: C 59 The rock |
Price : A $1,650 Code/Name of piece: C 66 Capriccio |
Technical Specifications
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Brown cradle Body tone: Black opal N 4 Translucent material with a brown body colour Weight: Ct.22.10 Size: 23.2mm x 22.5mm thick. up to 11.5mm Colours: delicate green sun flashes Flower insert Body tone: light opal N 7.Translucent material Weight: Ct.2.50 Size: 20.5 mm x 19 mm thick. up to 8mm Colours: green speckles Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Polish: excellent up to 10 x |
Description: -Composite opal carving made of 2 parts. Each component has got a passing through hole to aid permanent assembly of jewelry design. -It can be made into one or 2 separate pieces of jewelry can be made -The brown cradle of foliage enhances the crystal opal’s flower. Signed by the artist |
Description:
Elongated shape with an undulated surface. Carved on 2 levels Nice when view as pendent and even better as bracelet |
Technical Specifications : Natural Opal -Type 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Dark/Light opal N 6/7 Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.21.40 Size: 48.5mm x 11.2 mm Thickness up to 7.8 mm Colours: according to angle of view: from pastel greens to gold pinks and little blues Brightness: moderate Directionality: directional Pattern: tightly packed stripes Polish: excellent up to 10 x Inclusions: none |
Price: A $ 580 ( $ 27 per carat)
Code/Name of piece: C 14 Aladdin’s slipper |
Description : Unquestionably a free form :) ready to be wrap up by a creative design Undulated surface Sunlight brings up some blues while electric light emphasize its grassy green colour |
Technical Specifications
Natural Opal-Type 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: dark opal N.5 Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.13.60 Size: 26.7mm x 22.2mm Thick.up to 5mm Colours: Predominant: greens blending into blues Brightness: moderate Directionality: moderate directionality Pattern: grassy Polish: excellent up to 10 x Imperfections: some light brown spots on left side (see photo) |
Price: A $ 600 ( $ 44 per carat )
Code/Name of piece: C11 |
Price: A $ 950 Code/name of piece : Sole C 41 |
Technical Specifications :
Natural Opal-Type - 1 (Solid) Origin: Lightning Ridge Australia Body tone: Black opal N ¾ Opaque material Body Tone and Play of Colour; slightly vary according to light source. Weight: Ct.11.30 Size: 23.8mm x 20.7mm - Thickness up to 4.3mm Colours: Primary-crispy greens Secondary: rusty orange Brightness: moderate to good Directionality: directional but always attractive Pattern: mainly pin fire Polish: excellent up to 10x Imperfections: little black potch on face as per photo |
Description: Just very pretty!! |
--Dark crystal opal from Lightning Ridge cut into an undulated ,double sided free form.
-Translucent material polished on both sides. It displays swirls of black potch (* common opal) with adjacent dark crystal opal. -Blue green play of colors. -Ct. 6.50 - Size : -Length 30.6mm - Width 15mm - Thickness variable from 3.1 mm to 1.4 mm *”Potch opal ” is a field term used to indicate common opal. That is opal without any play of color |
A small triangular grey area, has been left on the tip of the stone It can be covered with a pocket type of prong of similar shape to aid the setting design.
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Code / name of piece : Clef C 80
Price : Sold |