{"product_id":"the-empress-pendant-natural-mexican-white-fire-opal-3-47-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","title":"The Empress Pendant: Natural Mexican White Fire Opal (3.47 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empress Pendant: Natural Mexican White Fire Opal (3.47 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 695,-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes S925 Silver Chain \u0026amp; Official ALGT Certification)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind the Jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis delicate pendant is a rare survivor from the private \"New Old Stock\" archive of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary Empress of the Antwerp Birds Market. While most stones in the vault were kept loose, this 3.47-carat White Fire Opal was carefully selected to be part of a limited jewelry series. Sourced from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexico prior to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents a time when Mexican mines were the global gold standard for opals of this purity and translucency.\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. 61810416\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidentifies this as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Fire Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \"no indications of treatment,\" its soft 'White\/Orange' glow is entirely as nature intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccompanied by the Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate, documenting its direct lineage from the Mia Verbeeck private estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Empress’s Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn her handwritten ledgers, Mia often spoke of the protective qualities of opals when worn close to the heart. Of this specific variety, her notes mention:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The white opal acts as a mirror for the soul. Worn as a pendant, it brings clarity to one's path and a gentle warmth to the spirit.\"\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\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural Fire Opal (3.47 Carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.20 x 9.70 x 4.64 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-quality Alloy Pendant with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Stamped 'S925' \u0026amp; 'Italy').\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.69 Grams (Including chain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexico (Vintage deadstock - Pre-1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew Old Stock (Pristine condition)\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 exquisite piece of history, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3.47 ct Fire Opal Pendant set on an Italian S925 Silver chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luxury jewelry presentation box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original ALGT Jewellery Report (No. 61810416).\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":53698415231303,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017021.jpg?v=1776102307","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-empress-pendant-natural-mexican-white-fire-opal-3-47-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}