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Hologem Fire Opal Pendant
Specimen | Catalog Number | Locality | Weight |
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Opal | NMNH G10466 | Mexico | 1.38 ct |
Gift of Richard Greenwood in 2005. This object was designed by Gregory Crawford.
The "Hologem" pendant features a round faceted fire opal mounted in 18k yellow gold and accented with diamonds. The concave high-polish metal captures and reflects the opal’s color giving the appearance of a larger gemstone. The complex optical design gives the pendant a 3-D or holographic appearance, hence the name, "Hologem." The fire opal, from Mexico, is an intense orange-red color. The pendant was designed by jeweler Gregory Crawford and donated by Richard Greenwood.