{"product_id":"australian-natural-solid-opal-3","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 11.75cts - Multi Colour Rectangular Stripe, Cut to Matching Earring Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 11.75cts - Multi Colour Rectangular Stripe, Cut to Matching Earring Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly unique natural solid opal cut from an Australian opal belemnite — the fossilised remains of an ancient Cretaceous-era squid-like creature, opalized over approximately 100 million years. The belemnite's cylindrical structure produces a distinctive elongated rectangular form with a beautiful striped pattern, displaying multi-colour play along its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 42mm long and 7mm wide, this stone is currently a single piece — but it \u003cstrong\u003ecould be cut in half to create a matching pair of earring stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, each approximately 21mm long. This makes it an exceptional opportunity for a jeweller looking to create a one-of-a-kind matched earring set from a single prehistoric opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75 carats (2.35 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 42 x 7 x 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular bar (belemnite form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid opal, cut from opal belemnite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi colour stripe pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished, ready to set or recut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e N7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced. Natural solid opal — no treatments, no enhancements. Opal belemnites are a rare and collectible form of opalized fossil.\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":40924088729735,"sku":"N7","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N7_2_Jpeg.jpg?v=1707353459","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/australian-natural-solid-opal-3","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}