10.80ct Natural Dark Opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, featuring dominant red fire—the rarest and most sought-after opal hue—flashing boldly against a stable dark body tone. This top-grade teardrop gemstone bursts with vivid colors, including green, blue, and orange, forming a fiery mosaic across the entire surface.
Its freeform teardrop cut enhances the opal’s broad pattern, while the smooth polish ensures maximum reflection and movement. Red fire opals from Lightning Ridge are highly prized among collectors, and this one is no exception. Its size, color intensity, and balanced proportions make it ideal for luxury bespoke jewelry or display in a high-end gem collection.
Ethically mined and untreated, this opal embodies the best of Australian gemstone artistry. Whether you're a designer, collector, or opal enthusiast, this is a gemstone that commands attention. Sourced ethically and cut for maximum brilliance, it's more than just beautiful—it’s irreplaceable.
Features & Benefits:
- 10.80ct Solid Dark Opal – Natural and untreated from Lightning Ridge
- Vivid Red, Blue, Green, and Orange Fire – Full-spectrum play-of-color
- Teardrop Cut – Perfect for pendant or luxury custom setting
- Rare Red Fire Dominance – Highest-value opal color
- October Birthstone – Ideal for heirloom jewelry or collector display
Watch more opals on our YouTube Channel
About Black Opals
Black Opal is the most rarest type of Opal, only found in a very few places in the world (mainly Lightning Ridge in NSW, Australia however some has been found in Mintabie and other small mine sites). Black Opal is non transparent. If you shine light onto it you will not be able to see through the Opal. It is made up of potch and magnificent colours and patterns. Because Black Opal is so rare and also so beautiful, it is the most expensive type of Opal you will find. Read more here about black opals
Please be aware that slight color variations in our opals may occur due to differences in screen configurations.
Registered Shipping $15 under $200
Free Registered Shipping over $201
Free Worldwide EMS Express Shipping over $1000
Free Worldwide FedEx Shipping over $6500
Extra Cost $25 EMS Shipping Upgrade under $200
Extra Cost $10 EMS Shipping Upgrade under $999
Extra Cost $100 FedEx Shipping Upgrade under $6499
All shipping includes complimentary insurance.
Please view our Shipping Policy page for more information.
7 day return and refund policy.
Please view our Return and Refund page for more information.
We offer a lifetime guarantee for natural cracks that may form in our opals. There is a very low chance that this can happen, however occasionally it might. Our guarantee excludes any opals sold with existing fractures.
Please view our Terms and Conditions.
Australian Opals do not change their appearance after exposure to heat / climate / humidity / water.
An Australian Opal will not be damaged when exposed to light chemicals such as dishwashing detergent or hand soap. You should not however expose your opal to hasher chemicals such as bleach or ammonia.
They are however susceptible to cracking if knocked hard enough. If wearing your opal set in a ring you should always be careful that it is not knocked during physical activities.
If undertaking some form of sport or manual labour, please take off your ring or other opal jewelry so that it is not damaged.
10.8ct Cherry Blossom Dark Opal
USD 12,500
Opal Details:
Type: Natural, Solid, Untreated Dark Opal
Weight: 10.8ct
Dimensions: 23.6×14.6×4.9mm
Source: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
In stock
10.80ct Natural Dark Opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, featuring dominant red fire—the rarest and most sought-after opal hue—flashing boldly against a stable dark body tone. This top-grade teardrop gemstone bursts with vivid colors, including green, blue, and orange, forming a fiery mosaic across the entire surface.
Its freeform teardrop cut enhances the opal’s broad pattern, while the smooth polish ensures maximum reflection and movement. Red fire opals from Lightning Ridge are highly prized among collectors, and this one is no exception. Its size, color intensity, and balanced proportions make it ideal for luxury bespoke jewelry or display in a high-end gem collection.
Ethically mined and untreated, this opal embodies the best of Australian gemstone artistry. Whether you're a designer, collector, or opal enthusiast, this is a gemstone that commands attention. Sourced ethically and cut for maximum brilliance, it's more than just beautiful—it’s irreplaceable.
Features & Benefits:
- 10.80ct Solid Dark Opal – Natural and untreated from Lightning Ridge
- Vivid Red, Blue, Green, and Orange Fire – Full-spectrum play-of-color
- Teardrop Cut – Perfect for pendant or luxury custom setting
- Rare Red Fire Dominance – Highest-value opal color
- October Birthstone – Ideal for heirloom jewelry or collector display
Watch more opals on our YouTube Channel
About Black Opals
Black Opal is the most rarest type of Opal, only found in a very few places in the world (mainly Lightning Ridge in NSW, Australia however some has been found in Mintabie and other small mine sites). Black Opal is non transparent. If you shine light onto it you will not be able to see through the Opal. It is made up of potch and magnificent colours and patterns. Because Black Opal is so rare and also so beautiful, it is the most expensive type of Opal you will find. Read more here about black opals
Please be aware that slight color variations in our opals may occur due to differences in screen configurations.
Registered Shipping $15 under $200
Free Registered Shipping over $201
Free Worldwide EMS Express Shipping over $1000
Free Worldwide FedEx Shipping over $6500
Extra Cost $25 EMS Shipping Upgrade under $200
Extra Cost $10 EMS Shipping Upgrade under $999
Extra Cost $100 FedEx Shipping Upgrade under $6499
All shipping includes complimentary insurance.
Please view our Shipping Policy page for more information.
7 day return and refund policy.
Please view our Return and Refund page for more information.
We offer a lifetime guarantee for natural cracks that may form in our opals. There is a very low chance that this can happen, however occasionally it might. Our guarantee excludes any opals sold with existing fractures.
Please view our Terms and Conditions.
Australian Opals do not change their appearance after exposure to heat / climate / humidity / water.
An Australian Opal will not be damaged when exposed to light chemicals such as dishwashing detergent or hand soap. You should not however expose your opal to hasher chemicals such as bleach or ammonia.
They are however susceptible to cracking if knocked hard enough. If wearing your opal set in a ring you should always be careful that it is not knocked during physical activities.
If undertaking some form of sport or manual labour, please take off your ring or other opal jewelry so that it is not damaged.
