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22.3ct Silver Boulder Opal Pendant Oval Brown Koroit Vein
Original price was: AU$377.AU$302Current price is: AU$302.
35.3ct Silver Boulder Opal Pendant Brown Koroit Vein Pattern
Original price was: AU$573.AU$458Current price is: AU$458.
86ct Boulder Opal Pendant Teardrop Multicolor Flash
Original price was: AU$784.AU$627Current price is: AU$627.
19.5ct Boulder Opal Pendant Rectangle Blue-Green
Original price was: AU$603.AU$483Current price is: AU$483.
16.1ct Natural Boulder Opal Pendant Rectangle Blue-Green
Original price was: AU$483.AU$386Current price is: AU$386.
Silver Australian Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 18 ct
Original price was: AU$573.AU$458Current price is: AU$458.
Silver Multi Color Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 18.7 ct
Original price was: AU$679.AU$543Current price is: AU$543.
Silver Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 27.6 ct – Blue Green
Original price was: AU$679.AU$543Current price is: AU$543.
Silver Australian Green Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 18.2 ct
Original price was: AU$875.AU$700Current price is: AU$700.
Silver Australian Green Blue Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 24 ct
Original price was: AU$648.AU$519Current price is: AU$519.
Silver Purple Oval Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 24.7 ct
Original price was: AU$648.AU$519Current price is: AU$519.
Silver Australian Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 28.5 ct
Original price was: AU$980.AU$784Current price is: AU$784.
Silver Ocean Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 26.1 ct
Original price was: AU$1,176.AU$941Current price is: AU$941.
Silver Australian Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 24 ct
Original price was: AU$709.AU$567Current price is: AU$567.
Silver Natural Boulder Opal Pendant 34.9 ct – Stripe Rainbow Fire
Original price was: AU$1,206.AU$965Current price is: AU$965.
Silver Rainbow Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 23.8 ct
Original price was: AU$1,206.AU$965Current price is: AU$965.
Sterling Silver Purple Boulder Opal Ring US7
Original price was: AU$897.AU$718Current price is: AU$718.
Sterling Silver Multicolor Boulder Opal Ring US7
Original price was: AU$1,093.AU$875Current price is: AU$875.
Sterling Silver Vein Boulder Opal Ring 34ct US9 3/4
Original price was: AU$445.AU$356Current price is: AU$356.
Sterling Silver Vein Boulder Opal Ring 48ct US10
Original price was: AU$490.AU$392Current price is: AU$392.Natural Australian Opal
Explore genuine natural Australian opals from the world’s premier opal fields including Lightning Ridge, Queensland, and South Australia. Our collection features stunning black opals with intense color displays, vibrant boulder opals with natural ironstone backing, luminous crystal opals showcasing transparency, and elegant white opals with soft pastel hues. Each opal is ethically sourced, 100 percent natural and untreated, displaying unique play of color with brilliant flashes of red, blue, green, and rainbow patterns that make every stone genuinely irreplaceable.
Shop loose opal gemstones perfect for custom jewelry creation, finished opal rings and pendants in silver, gold, and platinum settings. Whether you are a collector seeking investment quality specimens, a jeweler sourcing premium gemstones, or someone drawn to the mesmerizing beauty of Australian opals, our curated selection delivers exceptional quality, authenticity, and the timeless appeal of Australia’s national gemstone celebrated worldwide as the October birthstone.
Natural Australian Opal FAQs
What is Australian opal?
Australian opal is a precious gemstone formed from silica deposits that displays unique play of color with flashes of blue, green, red, orange, and rainbow hues. Australia produces over 95 percent of the world’s precious opals from mining fields including Lightning Ridge, Queensland, and South Australia, making it the global center for opal production.
What are the different types of Australian opals?
The main types of Australian opals include black opal from Lightning Ridge with dark backgrounds enhancing color displays, boulder opal from Queensland with natural ironstone backing, crystal opal featuring transparency and luminosity, and white opal from South Australia with lighter milky backgrounds and pastel colors.
How do I know if my Australian opal is real?
Real Australian opals display natural play of color that shifts with movement and viewing angle, have irregular patterns unique to each stone, and show depth when examined closely. Doublets and triplets have visible layers when viewed from the side, while solid opals are cut from single pieces. Professional gemological testing can confirm authenticity definitively.
How do I care for my Australian opal jewelry?
Remove opal jewelry before swimming, bathing, or using harsh chemicals. Clean gently with mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft cloth. Avoid extreme temperature changes and prolonged direct sunlight. Store opals separately in soft pouches to prevent scratching from harder gemstones. With proper care, Australian opals remain beautiful for generations.
What is the difference between black opal and white opal?
Black opal features a dark background that makes colors appear more vivid and dramatic, found primarily at Lightning Ridge. White opal has a lighter milky background displaying softer pastel colors, sourced mainly from South Australian fields like Coober Pedy. Both are genuine precious opals with play of color.
Can Australian opals be worn every day?
Yes, Australian opals can be worn daily with reasonable care. Boulder opals are particularly durable due to their natural ironstone backing. Remove opal jewelry during activities involving impacts, chemicals, or extreme temperatures. Rings may require more careful wear than pendants or earrings due to exposure.
Why is Lightning Ridge famous for opals?
Lightning Ridge is famous for producing the world’s finest black opals with exceptional color displays on dark backgrounds. The unique geological conditions in this New South Wales region created over millions of years result in opals found nowhere else on Earth, making Lightning Ridge material highly sought after by collectors worldwide.