{"product_id":"the-empress-statement-pendant-natural-mexican-crystal-opal-13-60-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","title":"The Empress Statement Pendant: Natural Mexican Crystal Opal (13.60 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Empress Statement Pendant: Natural Mexican Crystal Opal (13.60 ct) – From the Vault of the Empress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: € 2.650,-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes 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 is more than a gemstone; it is a piece of wearable history. This exceptional 13.60-carat Mexican Crystal Opal features a unique, irregular \"free-form\" shape, hand-selected by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor its organic beauty and immense scale. Sourced from the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeadstock prior to 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e, it captures the raw, powerful essence of the Mexican mines. Preserved in the Empress’s vault for four decades, its irregular silhouette and impressive volume make it a one-of-a-kind treasure that can never be replicated.\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. 22284330\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidentifies this as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Crystal Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a stunning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Play of Color\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand natural opalescence. The \"no indication of treatment\" status confirms that its fiery glow is 100% organic and untreated.\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 provenance from the Mia Verbeeck estate.\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 had a keen eye for stones that broke the mold. In her handwritten journals, she noted regarding these rare free-form opals:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nature does not work in perfect circles. The most beautiful souls, like the most beautiful stones, are those that embrace their own unique shape. This stone brings the power of individuality and immense light.\"\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 Crystal Opal (13.60 Carats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnique Irregular Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlay of Color + Opalescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26.83 x 23.74 x 5.36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.60 Grams (Weight includes the entire pendant mounting)\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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew Old Stock (Pristine archive condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Babiche Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53698609054023,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017039.jpg?v=1776107562","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-empress-statement-pendant-natural-mexican-crystal-opal-13-60-ct-from-the-vault-of-the-empress","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}