Introducing the mesmerizing Black Crystal Opal from Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia.
Weighing 2.97 ct it is a 100% Natural Solid Polished Black Crystal Opal.
Oval Shape and sparkling with multiple colors of fire.
Unveil the beauty of this natural masterpiece with every glance at this captivating gem.
Crafted from the depths of time, this opal is sure to be sought after by avid jewelers looking for a unique piece for their windows and collectors of rare patterned and unique gems.
This unique pattern is almost like a disco of dancing colors.
It is rare to come across such a unique pattern as this.
In the last 10 years of dealing with Lightning Ridge opals, we have seen just one other similar pattern in a black crystal opal.
Such unique black crystal opals are always great investment stones.
Read about Buying Black Opals for Investment
If your intention is to set this stone in a pendant or ring, the same principles apply as when you set any crystal opal.
As you can see towards the end of the video, this opal has some transparency. Therefore, it is best to haveking on this opal to trap the light in, a closed-in bac which will enable the patterns and colors to show at their very best.
You can read about how to set crystal opals here.
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About Crystal Opals
Crystal Opals are transparent opals found in Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge and other smaller mining towns
including Mintabie and White Cliffs.
Transparency in the opals means that if you shine a light to the opal, you will be able to see through it;
the body tone of the opal is not solid.
On the opal body tone scale a crystal opal is found at N8 and N9.
Read more here about crystal 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.
2.97ct Natural Crystal Opal Lightning Ridge
AU$1,243
In stock
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Dimensions |
11.5x8x4.5 mm |
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Weight |
2.97 ct |
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Type |
Natural Solid Untreated Black Crystal Opal |
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Source |
Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia |
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SKU |
XX1516 |
Introducing the mesmerizing Black Crystal Opal from Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia.
Weighing 2.97 ct it is a 100% Natural Solid Polished Black Crystal Opal.
Oval Shape and sparkling with multiple colors of fire.
Unveil the beauty of this natural masterpiece with every glance at this captivating gem.
Crafted from the depths of time, this opal is sure to be sought after by avid jewelers looking for a unique piece for their windows and collectors of rare patterned and unique gems.
This unique pattern is almost like a disco of dancing colors.
It is rare to come across such a unique pattern as this.
In the last 10 years of dealing with Lightning Ridge opals, we have seen just one other similar pattern in a black crystal opal.
Such unique black crystal opals are always great investment stones.
Read about Buying Black Opals for Investment
If your intention is to set this stone in a pendant or ring, the same principles apply as when you set any crystal opal.
As you can see towards the end of the video, this opal has some transparency. Therefore, it is best to haveking on this opal to trap the light in, a closed-in bac which will enable the patterns and colors to show at their very best.
You can read about how to set crystal opals here.
Socials
Follow the Opal Galaxy Facebook page
Subscribe to the Opal Galaxy YouTube page
Check Opal Galaxy Pinterest page
About Crystal Opals
Crystal Opals are transparent opals found in Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge and other smaller mining towns including Mintabie and White Cliffs. Transparency in the opals means that if you shine a light to the opal, you will be able to see through it; the body tone of the opal is not solid. On the opal body tone scale a crystal opal is found at N8 and N9. Read more here about crystal 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.
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