Andamooka Opal
The Andamooka Opal is a famous opal which was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 on the occasion of her first visit to South Australia. The opal was cut and polished by John Altmann to a weight of 203 carats (40.6 g). It displays a magnificent array of reds, blues, and greens and was set with diamonds into an 18 karat (75%) palladium necklet. [1]
See also[]
Other notable individual opals:
- Galaxy Opal
- Glorious Jubilee
- Flame Queen Opal
- Halley's Comet Opal
- Olympic Australis Opal
References[]
- ^ "The Andamooka Opal Necklace and Earrings". From Her Majesty's Jewel Vault.
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