{"product_id":"the-solar-gem-10-53ct-natural-mexican-fire-opal","title":"The Solar Gem: (10.53ct) Natural Mexican Fire Opal– From the Vault of the Empress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solar Gem: 10.53ct Natural Mexican Fire Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Private Heritage Archive of Mia Verbeeck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Radiant Masterpiece of Geological and Antwerp History.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: €2150.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes Official ALGT Report \u0026amp; Babiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.53-carat Natural Fire Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a rare relic from a definitive era in gemology.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrior to 1980, Mexico was the sole and undisputed source for high-quality white and fire opals\u003c\/strong\u003e, as other global mines had not yet emerged to define the modern market. This stone represents that original, classic standard of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected for the \"New Old Stock\" (deadstock) of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMia Verbeeck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary \"Empress of the Antwerp Birds Market,\" this stone has been preserved in a private vault for nearly four decades. It is now offered to the public for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALGT (Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this oval-cut Fire Opal showcases a beautiful \"Gray\/Orange\" hue with a semi-transparent to opaque character. Unlike many modern mass-market opals, this stone is 100% natural and untouched by any treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMexico (Pre-1980 Heritage Stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSourced when Mexico was the world's primary origin for this variety.\u003c\/li\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\u003e10.53 Carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18.52 x 12.92 x 7.53 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSemi-transparent to Opaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone (100% Natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Double Certification Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure the absolute confidence of our collectors, this Fire Opal is accompanied by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial ALGT Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfirming its technical identification and natural status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBabiche Bijoux Heritage Certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuthenticating its provenance as a genuine piece from the historic Mia Verbeeck collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning a Mexican opal of this size from a pre-1980 archive is a rare privilege. It is a true\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einvestment piece\u003c\/strong\u003e—a fragment of a bygone era in gemstone trading, preserved by a legend of Antwerp’s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fragment of the sun, from a time when Mexico defined the opal world.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Babiche Bijoux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53698098299207,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0010\/8359\/files\/1000017029.jpg?v=1776097812","url":"https:\/\/babichebijoux.com\/products\/the-solar-gem-10-53ct-natural-mexican-fire-opal","provider":"Babiche Bijoux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}