65.3ct TW Boulder Opal Rub Parcel

65.3ct TW Boulder Opal Rub ParcelThis beautiful boulder opal rub parcel was mined from a deposit in Winton, Queensland, Australia. "Rubs" are partially preformed rough opals that have been trimmed and shaped to show their potential but are not polished. The images show the stones both wet and dry. These pieces are perfect for beginners just starting out with cutting and polishing opal to practice on. They are also great as as collectors pieces when kept in water or you can even use

Reference  LG400124

Parcels are 75ct random scoops

The piece is an excellent shape for a high yield from cutting and with only minimal inclusions and it should cut an eye clean stone well over 7

Reference  LG400136

The pieces show very minor inclusions but are great stones to the naked eye

Not as apparent under the high magnification shown in the pictures

4mm Colour Blue Clarity SI Treatment No Treatment Origin Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

00cm down and 3

1mm Colour Multi Clarity NA Treatment None Origin Australia

This sparkling natural zircon is a lively piece with a cool soft grey hue with hints of pink and mauve as secondary tones

These flat cuts have a wonderful modern yet retro feel

40mm Colour Pale Yellow Clarity VS