394ct Australian Boulder Opal Kitten Cat 3" Carving Paperweight Natural Mined

Description

Type of Gemstone
Total Carat Weight
Color
Shape
# of Carvings
General Description
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Mine Country Source
Boulder Opal - tiny Precious Opal Veins in Ironstone
394.0ct (79g)
brown gold with a few very thin veins of flash play-of-color
kitten cat
1
Adorable, Large & Heavy! 3-D sleeping kitten cat, hand-carved from solid precious boulder opal. Gorgeous natural swirls & patterns of dense golden & brown ironstone with a few super thin veins of flash play-of-color precious opal. Stunning color tones, luster, superb polish, texture. Fabulous! Perfect for paperweight and/or display.
none at all
69.0 x 31.5 x 30.0 (almost 3” long)
Australia
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Note: The solid boulder opal kitty cat in the photos is the actual item you will receive.
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