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This piece displays a captivating purple and blue hue with natural sandstone markings on the reverse — a hallmark of genuine Australian opal. 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Weighing an impressive 969cts, this piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship and the deep, dramatic beauty of Lightning Ridge black potch. A true statement piece for the serious collector or a centrepiece for any luxury interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCameos have been prized by collectors and royalty for centuries — Queen Victoria and Emperor Napoleon were among history's most celebrated cameo enthusiasts. The word \"cameo\" derives from the Italian, rooted in the Hebrew or Arabic word \u003cem\u003eKamea\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning charm or amulet. 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The front has been highly polished to reveal brilliant multi-colour play, while the back has been left natural to preserve the fossil's authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collector's piece and a breathtaking display specimen. High-quality belemnites and shells like this also make extraordinary pendants for the right jeweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm long x 26mm wide x 17mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished front, natural back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stunning bright multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 100 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1160N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all natural fossil specimens, this shell has some natural flaws and cracks consistent with its age — please refer to the photos for full detail. 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Over millennia, the organic material was replaced by precious opal, creating a one-of-a-kind collector's specimen with breathtaking play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently photographed wet to reveal its full colour potential — once polished, this belemnite will be even more spectacular and would make an extraordinary pendant or centrepiece display piece for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opalized belemnite fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.9cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 58mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduating to 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cretaceous Period, approximately 100 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet; ready for polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australian fossil opal deposits. This is a genuine opalized fossil — not a synthetic or treated stone. A truly extraordinary addition to any opal or fossil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42534279053447,"sku":"1150","price":2190.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/9B88FD92-0ACD-4059-8580-385F81307823.jpg?v=1743485062"},{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-30-1-cts-2","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite Fossil 30.1cts - Cretaceous Queensland Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite Fossil 30.1cts – Queensland, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable opalized belemnite fossil from Queensland, Australia — a creature that swam ancient seas over 100 million years ago during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This high-quality specimen has been professionally polished to reveal the opal within, and would make a stunning pendant once set. A truly one-of-a-kind piece of natural history with genuine play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were marine animals closely related to modern squid and cuttlefish. They had a squid-like body with a hard internal skeleton — the bullet-shaped rostrum — which is the part preserved as fossil. 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Over millennia, the organic material was replaced by precious opal, creating a one-of-a-kind collector's specimen with stunning play-of-colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently photographed wet to show its full colour potential — this belemnite will be even more spectacular once polished, and would make a magnificent pendant or display piece. 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