It's 20 Livres from British occupation of Guadeloupe (1810-1816) - center plug punched out of a Spanish Colonial 8 Reales. You can still see one of the castles bleeding through the design (a part of the Spanish coat of arms).
<< <i>Steph, I dont think that statue is fire opal. Fire opal is almost always either red, orange, or yellow in color and very transparent. >>
The 2 gemologists that I brought it to said that it is. I am getting an appraisal prepared for me, it should be ready next week.
It may not look as translucent because it is over 1 1/2" think by 2 3/4" tall. It weighs in at a hefty 47 cts. So maybe being that dense it is not as translucent looking
But, that's just my guess
I took an image of my pedant for comparison but it is a cabochon.
<< <i>Steph, I dont think that statue is fire opal. Fire opal is almost always either red, orange, or yellow in color and very transparent. >>
The 2 gemologists that I brought it to said that it is. I am getting an appraisal prepared for me, it should be ready next week.
It may not look as translucent because it is over 1 1/2" think by 2 3/4" tall. It weighs in at a hefty 47 cts. So maybe being that dense it is not as translucent looking
But, that's just my guess
I took an image of my pedant for comparison but it is a cabochon.
Stefanie
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You need to find a new gemologist Steph.
"Fire opal – Fire opals are transparent to translucent opals with warm body colors yellow, orange, orange-yellow or red and they do not show any play-of-color. The most famous source of fire opals is the state of Queretaro in Mexico and these opals are commonly called Mexican fire opals."
Notice your displays the "play of color"? A fire opal does not.
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8 Reales Madness Collection
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
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8 Reales Madness Collection
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now that is cool!!!!! what is it?
This is different.
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
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now that is cool!!!!! what is it? >>
It's 20 Livres from British occupation of Guadeloupe (1810-1816) - center plug punched out of a Spanish Colonial 8 Reales. You can still see one of the castles bleeding through the design (a part of the Spanish coat of arms).
Here's what the other part looks like:
8 Reales Madness Collection
Stefanie
47.75cts fire opal
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<< <i>A portrait of my great-great uncle painted by my mother.
Cool, I have his sword belt plate.
Dust mite.
<< <i>Steph, I dont think that statue is fire opal. Fire opal is almost always either red, orange, or yellow in color and very transparent. >>
The 2 gemologists that I brought it to said that it is. I am getting an appraisal prepared for me, it should be ready next week.
It may not look as translucent because it is over 1 1/2" think by 2 3/4" tall.
It weighs in at a hefty 47 cts.
So maybe being that dense it is not as translucent looking
But, that's just my guess
I took an image of my pedant for comparison but it is a cabochon.
Stefanie
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
<< <i>Something different?
Dust mite.
Oh No! My allergies!!
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
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<< <i>Steph, I dont think that statue is fire opal. Fire opal is almost always either red, orange, or yellow in color and very transparent. >>
The 2 gemologists that I brought it to said that it is. I am getting an appraisal prepared for me, it should be ready next week.
It may not look as translucent because it is over 1 1/2" think by 2 3/4" tall.
It weighs in at a hefty 47 cts.
So maybe being that dense it is not as translucent looking
But, that's just my guess
I took an image of my pedant for comparison but it is a cabochon.
Stefanie
You need to find a new gemologist Steph.
"Fire opal – Fire opals are transparent to translucent opals with warm body colors yellow, orange, orange-yellow or red and they do not show any play-of-color. The most famous source of fire opals is the state of Queretaro in Mexico and these opals are commonly called Mexican fire opals."
Notice your displays the "play of color"? A fire opal does not.
Different types of opal
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
I use it everyday!
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
<< <i>Probably a CC...
Id be lying if I said I hadnt thought that !
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Is this really a dog...puking?
Wierd.
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Volleyball, anyone?
Otherwise, kitty ends up like this.
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque