{"product_id":"genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-8-83-cts","title":"Australian Opal Belemnite 8.83cts - Large Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Opal Belemnite 8.83cts – Large Natural Specimen | Opal Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial and impressive Australian opal belemnite at 8.83 carats — one of the larger examples of this extraordinary fossil gemstone. With its chunky, well-proportioned form measuring 25mm long and 7mm wide, this specimen has real presence and makes a bold statement as a collector’s piece or a striking pendant stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.83cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\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 NB25\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":40918096281735,"sku":"NB19","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/N19.3.jpg?v=1707210219","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/genuine-australian-opal-belemnite-8-83-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}