This 2.27ct natural dark opal from Lightning Ridge features an outstanding blend of bright green blue violet and orange fire across a smooth and lightly domed surface.
The fire is vivid and covers the face of the stone with high visibility even in soft natural light.
Its rounded teardrop shape adds elegance and makes it a great fit for both modern and classic jewelry designs.
This is a solid untreated opal cut from natural rough with no doublets or synthetic layers.
It offers a stable structure and natural body tone, making it suitable for daily wear settings when set properly.
The fire is broad and spreads across the stone with shifting movement that gives it life and sparkle as it turns.
Sized at 11.5x11x2mm this opal works beautifully in rings pendants or open back bezel settings that let light enter from multiple angles.
Its brightness and variety of color give it high impact for the price and make it ideal for designers looking to create standout pieces with real Australian opal.
This stone is in the middle value range with excellent quality for its category.
It offers strong visual appeal and the beauty of authentic Lightning Ridge opal without entering premium price levels.
A perfect balance of brightness size and color in one natural gem.
Features and Benefits:
Natural Black Opal Direct from Lightning Ridge Australia
Bright Green Blue Violet and Orange Fire across the face
Solid Untreated Stone with natural body tone
Ideal for Custom Jewelry including rings and pendants
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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.
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7 day return and refund policy.
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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.
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Caring for Your Australian Opal
Opal Jewelry
Important: Opals Are Fragile Gemstones
Opals are softer than sapphires, rubies, or diamonds and will crack or chip if struck hard against solid surfaces.
Always remove opal jewelry before:
Sports or physical activities
Manual labor, gardening, or gym workouts
Household tasks where impact is possible (lifting, moving furniture, etc.)
Even a minor knock during everyday wear can cause permanent damage. Treat opals as delicate gemstones, not everyday workwear.
Cleaning Your Opal
Clean with warm water and mild soap. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. Light exposure to hand soap or dishwashing detergent is safe.
Storage
Store opal jewelry separately from harder gemstones (diamonds, sapphires) to prevent scratching.
Solid Natural Opals
(Black, Boulder, Crystal, White Opal)
Natural solid opals are stable and won't change color or crack from water, humidity, or temperature changes. They are safe to submerge in water and can be worn daily, provided they are protected from physical impact. Solid opals are a single piece of gemstone with no artificial backing, making them ideal for heirloom quality jewelry when handled with care.
Opal Doublets
Opal doublets consist of a thin slice of natural opal bonded to a dark backing. Do not submerge doublets in water as prolonged exposure can weaken the adhesive bond and cause separation or cloudiness. Remove doublet jewelry before swimming, bathing, or washing dishes. Clean with a damp cloth only; do not soak or use ultrasonic cleaners.
Like all opals, doublets are fragile and must be protected from impact.
Not sure which type you have? Solid opals show natural color throughout the stone. Doublets have a visible dark backing layer when viewed from the side.
2.27ct Natural Dark Opal Bright Multi Color Fire
AU$1,578
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