The Waves of Time

“Waves of Time” AKA Banana Splits are a unique masterpiece pair of Koroit Opals from the Andreou family collection, held for over 40 years. Presented as a first-of-its-kind diptych, each opal is accompanied by a matching hand-painted artwork and displayed in its own handcrafted Italian showcase.
This remarkable pair of Koroit Opals, sourced from a single original split nut specimen, have been held within the Andreou family collection for over four decades. They represent an extraordinary opportunity for collectors. They exhibit the stunning natural artistry of long banded striations and tribal patterns with vivid colours along the full length of the stones. As children we referred to them affectionately as the “banana splits”

In a pioneering move, this set has been transformed into a diptych display, the first of its kind. Each opal is paired with a corresponding hand-painted original artwork, crafted to echo the unique features of its stone. The paintings are presented side by side in landscape style, housed within individual Italian showcases, allowing the pieces to be displayed together as a unified work of art or appreciated separately.

Both display cases feature brass etched plates with the AO logo, a unique number, and the name of the collection, verified through certification. This diptych set is an exceptional addition to any collection, merging the worlds of natural opal beauty and fine art in a truly innovative manner. Be the first to acquire this extremely collectible masterpiece pair.