{"product_id":"opalo-negro-negro-con-destellos-arcoiris-1-12ct-corte-marquesa-etiopia","title":"Natural Black Opal 1.12ct Marquise Cut Ethiopia - Gold Shield","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF8E5 0%,#FAFAF7 100%);border-left:4px solid #C9A961;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 20px 0;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#1A1A1A;border-radius:50%;\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2L2 9.5L12 22L22 9.5L12 2Z\" stroke=\"#C9A961\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#1A1A1A;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:0.5px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind, unrepeatable piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThis natural gemstone is \u003cstrong\u003e1 of 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — only 1 available. Choose how you want to receive it: \u003cstrong\u003eloose\u003c\/strong\u003e or already set in a \u003cstrong\u003ering or pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Professional setting, certificate of authenticity and shipping included in the price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF8E5 0%,#FAFAF7 100%);border-left:4px solid #C9A961;padding:14px 20px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#1A1A1A;border-radius:50%;\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\" stroke=\"#C9A961\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 7V12L15 14\" stroke=\"#C9A961\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;color:#1A1A1A;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:0.5px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eIn stock \u0026 ready to ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A1A1A;\"\u003eGemstone only:\u003c\/strong\u003e in stock, ships in 2-5 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A1A1A;\"\u003e.925 silver settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e we mount it before shipping (5-7 days)\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A1A1A;\"\u003e14k gold settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e we mount it before shipping (7-10 days)\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b8860b 0%,#daa520 50%,#ffd700 100%);color:#fff;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:24px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(184,134,11,0.25);\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;font-weight:700;opacity:0.9;\"\u003e⚡ ONE-OF-A-KIND IN THE WORLD ⚡\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;\"\u003eOnly 1 available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.95;max-width:480px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"\u003eBecause it is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% natural\u003c\/strong\u003e gemstone, there is no other like it on the planet. Its color, weight, size and inclusions are unrepeatable. Once it sells, you will not be able to get this exact piece again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural, from \u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/strong\u003e. A one-of-a-kind single gemstone, certified by Gold Shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#dcfce7;padding:12px;border-left:4px solid #16a34a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 100% NATURAL\u003c\/strong\u003e — This gemstone has not been artificially treated. 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Buy this gemstone loose and our master jeweler will mount it in the piece of your dreams. Ask about our custom jewelry service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold Shield guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Authenticity certified with our professional Presidium tester\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Insured shipping with declared value\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Secure packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Guidance from a certified jeweler to design your piece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy a natural black opal that ships to the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Gold Shield (goldshield.com.mx), a handmade Mexican jewelry brand. This 1.12ct marquise-cut natural black opal from Ethiopia is a certified, one-of-a-kind piece, ideal for a 14k gold or .925 silver ring. Protected checkout and real reviews on Judge.me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much is it and can I mount it in a ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe price is transparent and shown in full on the listing, with no hidden charges. Gold Shield offers custom setting in 14k gold or .925 silver, to transform this unique black opal into your personalized ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know the opal is natural and authentic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a certified natural gemstone and a one-of-a-kind (1-of-1) piece, backed by protected checkout and verified reviews. Gold Shield documents the origin, weight and cut to guarantee the authenticity of this Ethiopian black opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, free shipping throughout Mexico and insured, tracked shipping to the United States. Your natural black opal travels protected to your door, ready to set or to collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- gs-gem-faq --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs-gem-faq\" style=\"margin-top:24px\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about opal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is opal and what does it mean as a stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is a hydrated-silica gemstone famous for its \"play of color\": flashes that shift tone as you move it. It comes in varieties such as fire opal (orange-red), blue opal and white or milky opal. Symbolically it is associated with creativity, hope and inspiration; on a metaphysical level it is credited with properties of emotional balance, although this is tradition and not a proven medical fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I tell if an opal is natural and not fake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural opal shows irregular, organic color flashes with slight internal inclusions; imitations (resin, \"synthetic opal\" or doublets) usually have a flake pattern that is too uniform and perfect. The reliable way to confirm it is with a professional gem tester. At Gold Shield we verify every gem with a Presidium tester and sell it as a natural, untreated, 1-of-1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does an opal cost? What is the price per carat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price depends on the type and the intensity of the play of color: a common white opal can start from a few hundred pesos per carat, while a good-color Mexican fire opal or an opal with vivid play of color can reach several thousand pesos per carat. Since every natural gem is unique, the value is quoted piece by piece according to weight, color and clarity; ask for the exact price of the gem you are interested in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy certified natural opal that ships to the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Gold Shield (goldshield.com.mx). We sell natural, untreated opals, one-of-a-kind pieces, verified with a professional Presidium tester. Each gem is handmade jewelry and you can set it to order in 10k, 14k, 18k gold or .925 silver. We have verified reviews on Judge.me and we ship to Mexico and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan an opal be set in a ring or pendant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Opal sets very well in rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets. As it is a more delicate stone than diamond, we recommend protective settings (bezel-style), especially for everyday rings. At Gold Shield we mount your opal to order in 10k\/14k\/18k gold or .925 silver with the design you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you care for an opal so it keeps its brilliance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal contains water, so avoid extreme heat, sudden temperature changes and prolonged dryness, which can crack it. Do not expose it to chemicals, perfumes or ultrasonic cleaners; clean it only with a soft, damp cloth. 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