Large Australian Black Potch Opal Cameo Figurine Carving
Beautiful Australian Opal Cameo Figurine.
Natural Black Potch Opal. ethically mined in Lightning Ridge , Australia.
Detailed carving.
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Measures : 90 x 80 mm or 3.5" x 3.1"
Weighs : 969 ct
All measurements are approximate.
People began to collect cameos as signs of cultural status as they were inspired by the royal cameo collectors, Queen Victoria and Emperor Napoleon.
Did you know? Cameo is the Italian word that means to engrave. It has driven from the Hebrew or the Arabic word "Kamea" which means charm, lucky charm, or amulet. Folklore says the mystic property of the cameos' is to attract health, happiness and good fortune in life.
