{"product_id":"5-opalized-cockle-shells-397-2-cts","title":"5 Opalized Cockle Shells 397.2 cts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Opalized Cockle Shells 397.2cts — Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable collection of five naturally opalized cockle shells from the legendary opal fields of Coober Pedy, South Australia — each one a 100-million-year-old marine creature transformed by nature into a shimmering precious opal specimen. Together they weigh an impressive 397.2cts, making this an extraordinary set for the serious natural history collector, a museum-quality display, or an unforgettable gift for anyone who loves Australian opals and ancient fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shell in this set retains the original form and structure of the cockle, now alive with a vivid multicolour play-of-colour that shifts and shimmers in the light. Each specimen is unique in shape, size, and colour expression — no two are alike. Sold as a complete set of five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 shells (sold as a set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 397.2 cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #8572\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Opal Essence specimens are ethically sourced from Coober Pedy, South Australia, and sourced directly from Australian miners and suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44827287683207,"sku":"8572","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_8415.jpg?v=1781059304","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/nl\/products\/5-opalized-cockle-shells-397-2-cts","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}