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Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Pendant Necklace
The fire opal stone .75” long x.6” wide
Gold-toned metal with spring clasp
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Mexican Cantera Fire Opal Pendant Necklace
The fire opal stone .75” long x.6” wide
Gold-toned metal with spring clasp
Pendant 1.75” long x 1” wide
With chain 11” long
Unmarked
Mexican Cantera Fire Opal is a vibrant and colorful gemstone that is distinctive due to its unique formation within the host rock, typically rhyolite. The term “Cantera” in Spanish means “quarry,” referencing the method of extracting these stones embedded in their matrix, unlike many opals which are typically found as loose nodules. This method preserves a natural, rugged aesthetic with the opal often showcased within a beautifully contrasting rhyolitic base.
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- Pendant Height
- 1 mm
- Necklace Length
- 11.0 in
- Pendant Width
- 1 mm
- Pendant Depth
- 0 mm
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fire Opal
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Except vintage condition Except vintage condition less
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