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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Hologem Fire Opal Pendant

Fire Opal (NMNH G10466) from the National Gem Collection
Photo by Ken Larsen. Click to zoom.
Catalog Number NMNH G10466-00
Locality Mexico
Weight 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.


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