Natural Australian Opal Heart
Natural Australian opal hearts are romantic, beautifully carved gemstones shaped to maximize color play and visual charm. Each heart is meticulously hand carved from a single piece of solid black, boulder, or crystal precious opal. Sourced ethically, these heart shaped gems are ideal for sentimental pendants.
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36.28ct Top Gem Crystal Boulder Opal Heart
Original price was: AU$13,046.AU$6,329Current price is: AU$6,329.
1.06 ct Dark Opal Heart
AU$460Hand Carved Sentimental Masterpieces and Lapidary Art
Carving a precious opal into a perfect heart shape is a highly delicate and specialized lapidary art. Because opals have a directional play of color, the carver must carefully analyze the raw rough before cutting, mapping the curves of the heart to follow the natural undulating lines of the color seam. The carver must work slowly using fine diamond wheels to shape the delicate cleft and rounded lobes without cracking the stone.
These romantic gems are highly popular for bespoke jewelry, serving as stunning centerpieces for pendants, custom rings, and sentimental gifts. At Opal Galaxy, every carved heart is individually documented with 4K video, ensuring that you can see the exact, natural play of color before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are opal hearts carved?
Lapidaries hand shape each heart using fine diamond wheels to follow the natural color vein of the rough.
What jewelry settings are best for opal hearts?
Bezel pendant settings provide the most secure protection for the carved cleft of the heart shape.
Do you accept custom carving requests for hearts?
No, we only sell the finished hand carved hearts displayed on our product pages.