{"product_id":"large-australian-opal-potch-cameo-carving-573-cts","title":"Australian Black Potch Opal Cameo Carving 573cts - On Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Black Potch Opal Cameo Carving 573cts — On Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly extraordinary piece of Australian opal artistry — this large black potch opal cameo carving weighs an impressive 573cts and showcases the skill of a master lapidary. The deep, lustrous black potch provides a dramatic backdrop for the finely detailed carving, presented on a wooden stand in its original box and ready to display.\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. Folklore holds that cameos attract health, happiness, and good fortune — making this piece as meaningful as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 573cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 x 55mm (approx. 3.03\" x 2.16\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian black potch opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden stand, original box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1423\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Australia. All measurements are approximate. This is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece — no two carvings are alike.\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":40612940382343,"sku":"1423","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_4587.jpg?v=1697169966","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/en-us\/products\/large-australian-opal-potch-cameo-carving-573-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}