{"product_id":"australian-skinny-shell-crystal-solid-opal-23x11mm-2-1-cts","title":"Coober Pedy Crystal Opal 2.1cts - Blue Green Skinny Shell 23x11mm, Black-Backed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoober Pedy Crystal Opal 2.1cts - Blue Green Skinny Shell 23x11mm, Black-Backed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning natural crystal opal from Coober Pedy, South Australia, displaying brilliant blues and greens. This is a \u003cem\u003eskinny shell\u003c\/em\u003e opal — an exceptionally thin, naturally formed crystal opal with a translucent body that glows with colour when light passes through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The back of this opal has been painted black to give you an accurate preview of how it will appear once set and blackened by a jeweller. This is a common and widely accepted practice for crystal shell opals, and the painted back is clearly shown in the product photos. The opal itself is a natural solid crystal opal — no treatments to the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just 1mm thick, this stone is ideal for a bezel or rub-over setting where the jeweller can blacken the back to intensify the colour play. The 23x11mm elongated form suits a horizontal bar pendant or east-west ring setting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 23 x 11 x 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated oval \/ skinny shell (freeform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid crystal opal (skinny shell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally polished; back painted black for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1812\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Coober Pedy, South Australia. Natural solid opal — no treatments to the stone itself.\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":41439194972295,"sku":"1812","price":427.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_9159_HEIC.jpg?v=1715147556","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/australian-skinny-shell-crystal-solid-opal-23x11mm-2-1-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}