{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-16-15-cts","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 16.15cts - Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 16.15cts – Natural Specimen | Opal Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial and beautifully formed Australian opal belemnite at 16.15 carats — a genuine cretaceous-era fossil preserved in precious opal. At 33mm long with a gracefully tapering form, this specimen has excellent weight and presence, making it a standout collector’s piece or a bold, natural pendant stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.15cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 33mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduating from 9mm to 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduating from 6mm to 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural opal belemnite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e NB21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Opal Belemnites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelemnites were ancient marine creatures — relatives of modern squid and cuttlefish — that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, approximately 135 million years ago. When they died, their hard internal rostrums were buried in sediment and, over millions of years, replaced by precious opal. The result is one of nature’s most extraordinary fossils: a genuine prehistoric creature preserved in gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese specimens are highly sought after by opal collectors, fossil enthusiasts, and jewellers alike. High-quality belemnites make exceptional pendants and statement pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australia. Each belemnite is a unique natural specimen — colour, pattern, and exact dimensions will vary slightly from the images shown.\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":40920233607303,"sku":"NB21","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N21.jpg?v=1707219356","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-16-15-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}