{"product_id":"the-crown-jewel-natural-mexican-fire-opal-7-49-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","title":"The Crown Jewel: Natural Mexican Fire Opal (7.49 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":eo\" class=\"ii gt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":ep\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-48\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crown Jewel: Natural Mexican Fire Opal (7.49 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 1.250,-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis captivating 7.49-carat specimen showcases the \"White\/Orange\" translucency that made Mexican opals world-famous.\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. Part of the legendary private\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeadstock of Mia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \"Empress of the Vogelenmarkt,\" it has been kept in pristine condition within the family archive for nearly four decades. Today, it is available to the public for the very first time.\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. 97067465\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidentifies this as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Fire Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its ethereal glow is entirely organic, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eno indications of treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e—ensuring its pure energy and long-term investment value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccompanied by the Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate, confirming its lineage as an original piece from the private estate 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\u003eMia Verbeeck meticulously recorded the subtle powers of the stones in her collection. Of stones with this specific clarity and hue, her handwritten records mention:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A stone of inner light; believed to calm the mind and provide the wearer with a sense of peace and clear intuition.\"\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\u003e7.49 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18.21 x 13.43 x 5.09 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\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite \/ Orange (Semi-transparent)\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 7.49 ct Fire Opal in a luxury presentation display box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ALGT Identification Report (No. 97067465).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-49\" data-hash=\"0\" class=\"WhmR8e\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Babiche Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53698541093191,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017032.jpg?v=1776105384","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-crown-jewel-natural-mexican-fire-opal-7-49-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}