Pipe Boulder Opal Bead #50 Rings It wasn't until 1974 that

It wasn't until 1974 that larimar was rediscovered and brought to market after stones had washed ashore on a beach at the foot of the Bahoruco Mountain Range

The most popular in the gem trade is blue zoisite from Tanzania

The Center Stone: Alexandrite

Highly translucent apple green stones are most desirable

A 14kt Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Opal Ring

Pipe Boulder Opal Bead #50 Rings It wasn't until 1974 thatA Bit About The Piece: A hand cut, drilled Australian boulder opal bead. Details, details The Stone: Pipe Boulder Opal, solid Stone Origin: Queensland, Australia Stone Measurements: 23. 68mm x 19. 01mm x 7. 64mm Stone Shape: Freeform Kite Shape Cabochon Brightness of Color: 2 of 5 Approximate Surface Opal Content: 20% Predominant Colors: Blue and Purple Bead Weight: 2. 76 grams Drill Hole Size: 2. 1mm *All photos are of the front of the stone.