{"product_id":"1-00ct-etw-earth-mined-andamooka-matrix-opal-pear-cabochon-treated","title":"1.00ct ETW Earth-Mined Andamooka Matrix Opal – Pear Cabochon, Treated - DISCOUNTED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.00ct ETW Earth-Mined Andamooka Matrix Opal – Pear Cabochon, Treated - DISCOUNTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive 1.00-carat earth-mined Andamooka matrix opal from South Australia features a fascinating display of multicolored flashes against an opaque background. Its elegant pear cabochon shape and colorful play-of-color make it an attractive choice for custom jewelry or gemstone collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful opal has a fissure on the top of the stone and thus has been discounted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Andamooka Matrix Opal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.00ct ETW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pear Cabochon, Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.7 x 7.8 x 2.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smoked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Andamooka, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth-mined Andamooka matrix opal weighing 1.00ct ETW, featuring opaque clarity, colorful rainbow flashes, and traditional sugar carbonization treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive opal displays colorful flashes of red, orange, green, yellow, violet, and blue. Its pear-shaped cabochon finish provides a smooth surface that showcases the gemstone's characteristic play-of-color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndamooka matrix opal is a distinctive Australian opal variety in which precious opal occurs within the surrounding host rock. Traditional sugar carbonization treatment darkens the matrix, helping enhance the visibility and contrast of the opal's colorful flashes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralia is internationally recognized for its exceptional opal deposits, and Andamooka in South Australia is particularly known for its distinctive matrix opals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1.00 carat and measuring 9.7 x 7.8 x 2.5 mm, this gemstone offers versatile proportions for a custom pendant, ring, or unique jewelry creation. Its elegant pear shape works particularly well in a protective bezel setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpal has a Mohs hardness of approximately 5.5 to 6.5, making careful handling and protective settings important to help prevent scratches and damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual Australian matrix opal combines colorful play-of-color, distinctive pear cabochon styling, and traditional Andamooka treatment in an appealing collectible gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Stock Code: ABMM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords: loose gemstone, earth-mined opal, Andamooka matrix opal, Australian opal, South Australia gemstone, pear cabochon opal, treated opal, sugar treated opal, opaque opal, rainbow flash opal, 1.00ct opal, natural matrix opal, colorful opal, collector gemstone, custom pendant gemstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Gemstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68636831842585,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9196\/9305\/files\/1.00ctETWEarth-MinedAndamookaMatrixOpal_PearCabochon_Treated-1.webp?v=1794440175","url":"https:\/\/westcoastgemstones.com\/products\/1-00ct-etw-earth-mined-andamooka-matrix-opal-pear-cabochon-treated","provider":"West Coast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}