Virgin Rainbow Opal Ring

John dunstan unearthed the virgin rainbow while working on his own in the coober pedy.

Virgin rainbow opal ring. 5 out of 5 stars 49 49 reviews 65 00 free shipping only 1 available and it s in 4 people s carts. The virgin rainbow as it s now known goes on display at the south australian museum in adelaide as the centrepiece of an exhibition created to celebrate this year s centenary of opal mining in australia. As with other precious opals the virgin rainbow is made up of water and silica gel which became closely packed for years before hardening into its present shape. It is said to glow with an internal fire catching the available light and sending it back in a brilliant rainbow.

Rainbow ridge opal mine is located in virgin valley nevada and is the premier location to mine your own world class opal specimens. Say hello to the virgin rainbow an extremely rare opal worth over 1 million. Denis smith courtesy south australian museum the virgin rainbow isn t the most valuable opal in. Rainbow opal ring in 925 sterling silver and blue tanzanite gemstones.

The virgin rainbow will be shown to the public for the first time since its discovery 12 years ago. Tiny dainty ring for women birthday gift for her mother s day gift laskafinejewelry. Richard lyons south australian museum via samuseum sa gov au it was resurrected from the mining region of south. Hand made virgin valley precious opal jewelry opal jewelry set in gold or silver is one of the most fascinating gemstone jewelry that you can buy as nearly every piece is so unique just like you.

There have been records of opal discovery in mexico britain canada slovakia brazil and other places. The virgin rainbow opal was found in australia coober pedy by a man that stared in the tv show outback opal hunters named john dunstan in 2003.