Natural Black Opal – 1.81 ct Top Gem Australian Gemstone
AUD $9,412
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Opal: Natural, Solid, Untreated, Polished
Source: Lightning Ridge, Australia
Dimensions: 10×7.3×3.8 mm
Weight: 1.81 ct
(Size and weight are approximate)
This is a 1.81-carat top gem-grade black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, one of the most sought-after sources for the finest opals in the world. The opal is cut into a graceful pear shape and boasts a jet black body tone, creating the ideal backdrop for its vivid and mesmerizing play-of-color. The jet black body tone enhances the intensity of the opal's color display, which features electrifying flashes of neon green, vivid blue, bright orange, rich gold, and deep teal, creating a breathtaking kaleidoscopic effect.
The opalโs play-of-color is exceptionally vibrant, with a consistent and evenly distributed fire that dances under any light source. Its dynamic and dramatic patterns, combined with a flawless polish, make it a true gem-grade specimen. This opalโs weight, unique shape, and remarkable quality render it a rare and valuable treasure, perfect for crafting high-end jewelry or for inclusion in a distinguished gemstone collection.
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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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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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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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