{"product_id":"elodie-certified-fire-opal-pendant-11-80-ct","title":"The Crown Jewel: Natural Mexican Fire Opal (11.80 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crown Jewel: Natural Mexican Fire Opal (11.80 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 2,450.-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is more than a gemstone; it is a time capsule. This exceptional 11.80-carat Mexican Fire Opal represents a rare relic from a definitive era in gemology.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrior to 1980, Mexico stood as the world's sole and primary source for high-quality opals\u003c\/strong\u003e; this stone represents that original, prestigious standard of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected for the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeadstock of Mia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \"Empress of the Vogelenmarkt,\" it remained untouched in the family vault for decades. Today, it is available for the very first time, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Guarantee of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Certification (ALGT):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReport\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 28820764\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfirms this is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural, untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFire Opal. Its vibrant body color is 100% natural, a status that is exceedingly rare for a stone of this significant size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn official certificate of provenance, guaranteeing that this piece comes directly from the private estate and historic archives of Mia Verbeeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Empress’s Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn Mia Verbeeck’s personal, handwritten ledgers, she meticulously recorded the traditional significance of her treasures. Regarding this Opal, her archives state:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Valued in olden times for strengthening eyesight and bringing clarity to the eyes and the mind.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11.80 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e19.99 x 14.99 x 6.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOval, Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexico (Vintage deadstock - Pre-1980 Heritage Stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone (100% Untreated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew Old Stock (Never previously set in jewelry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpon purchasing this unique collector’s item, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 11.80 ct Fire Opal in a luxury presentation display box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ALGT Identification Report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Babiche Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429418230087,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/Schermafbeelding2026-03-01153126.jpg?v=1772375622","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/elodie-certified-fire-opal-pendant-11-80-ct","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}