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Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 8x5mm
AU$599Australian opal doublet parcel with calibrated 8x5mm teardrop stones showing electric neon orange, yellow, green, and blue fire. Ideal for earrings, pendants, and small matching jewelry layouts. Strong visual impact with high contrast color play.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Size: 8 × 5 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 3.73ctw approx
4mm Round Calibrated Opal Doublet Parcel 3.48ct
AU$599Australian opal doublet parcel calibrated 4mm round. Matched stones showing bright neon green, teal, and deep blue fire. Perfect for rings, earrings, pendants, and matched sets. Suitable for both custom jewelers and small production work.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 4mm round calibrated
Total Weight: 3.48ctw approx
Use: Rings, earrings, pendants, halo settings, fine jewelry work
4mm Round Calibrated Opal Doublet Parcel 3.5ct
AU$599Australian opal doublet parcel 25pcs calibrated 4mm round. Bright multicolor fire with strong green, blue, orange, and yellow flashes in a calibrated 4mm round parcel. Ideal for rings, earrings, pendants, and matching jewelry sets. Consistent sizing for production or custom work.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 4mm round calibrated
Total Weight: 3.5ctw approx
Use: Rings, earrings, pendants, halo settings, fine jewelry work
3mm Round Calibrated Opal Doublet Parcel 2.85ct
AU$684Australian opal doublet parcel 25pcs calibrated 3mm round. Matched stones showing Bright neon green, blue, gold and cyan fire, precision calibrated. ideal for stud earrings, cluster rings and small jewellery designs. Perfect size for matching pairs, earrings, rings and fine jewellery layouts.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 3mm round calibrated
Total Weight: 2.85ctw approx
Use: Rings, earrings, pendants, halo settings, fine jewelry work
Opal Doublet 11.9ct Red Multicolor Fire
AU$912Australian opal doublet showing strong red dominant fire with blue, green and orange flashes across a polished freeform cabochon, ideal for rings, pendants or custom jewellery. Suitable as a centre stone for bold jewellery design.
Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Origin: Australia
Dimensions: 21.4 x 17 x 3.2 mm
Weight: 11.9 ct
Opal Doublet 35.89ct
AU$2,081Australian opal doublet with strong red, orange, yellow, green, blue and cyan fire in a large cushion cabochon. Suitable for pendant or custom jewellery. Suitable as a centre stone for statement jewellery and bold pendant designs.
Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Origin: Australia
Dimensions: 31.8 x 31.4 x 3.7 mm
Weight: 35.89ct
Opal Doublet 28.05ct Red Multicolor Fire
AU$2,636Australian opal doublet with intense red, orange and multicolor fire in a polished large freeform cabochon. Ideal for statement ring, pendant or custom jewellery, suitable as a centre stone for bold jewellery design.
Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Origin: Australia
Dimensions: 35.9 × 25.6 × 3.5 mm
Weight: 28.05ct
Opal Doublet 14.18ct Red Multicolor Fire
AU$2,636Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Origin: Australia
Dimensions: 29.5 × 13.2 × 3.2 mm
Weight: 14.18ct
Suitable For: Rings, pendants, earrings, custom jewelry
Opal Doublet 12.4ct Red Multicolor Fire
AU$748Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 39 × 11.4 × 3.3 mm
Weight: 12.4ctw approx
Origin: Australia
Suitable For: Rings, pendants, earrings, custom jewelry
Opal Doublet Set Freeform Multicolor Fire 2.41ct
AU$428Type: Australian opal doublet parcel
Origin: Australia
Weight: approximately 2.41 ct total
Dimensions: 15.1 x 7.9 mm and 8.9 x 5.3 mm
Colour: orange, yellow, green and blue play of colour
Shape: marquise polished cabochons
Treatment: opal doublet construction (genuine opal layer bonded to ironstone backing)
Dark Opal Oval Red Green Blue Fire 1.49ct
AU$1,275Type: Natural Solid Dark Opal
Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales Australia
Weight: 1.49 ct
Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 3.1 mm approx
Color: Red green blue fire
Shape: Oval polished cabochon
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
Boulder Opal Pendant Sterling Silver 14.8ct
AU$713Type: Natural Solid Boulder Opal Necklace
Origin: Winton, Queensland, Australia
Weight: 14.8 ct approx including pendant and necklace
Dimensions: 29 x 8.4 x 4.2 mm approx
Color: Purple blue green fire
Shape: Teardrop polished cabochon
Metal: 925 sterling silver pendant (stamped)
Chain: Optional
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 5×2.5mm
AU$299Opal doublet calibrated marquise set displays vivid neon Greenl and blue fire across deep body tones. Perfectly matched for custom earrings or fine jewelry.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 5 x 2.5 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 1.58 ctw approx
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Suitable For: Earrings, rings, pendants, custom jewelry
Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 5×2.5mm
AU$299Opal doublet calibrated marquise set displays vivid neon Greenl and blue fire across deep body tones. Perfectly matched for custom earrings or fine jewelry.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 5 x 2.5 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 1.58 ctw approx
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Suitable For: Earrings, rings, pendants, custom jewelry
Black Opal Teardrop Neon Blue Cyan 3.47ct
AU$1,682Electric neon blue and cyan fire flashes across this natural black opal in a polished teardrop cabochon. A striking Australian opal gemstone ideal for rings, pendants, and fine jewelry.
Type: Natural Solid Black Opal
Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Weight: 3.47 ct
Dimensions: 15.7 x 9.5 x 3.7 mm
Color: neon blue cyan teal fire
Shape: teardrop polished cabochon
Transparency: partially transparent crystal structure
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 8x4mm 6x3mm
AU$392Opal doublet calibrated marquise set displays vivid neon green, blue, yellow and flashes of orange fire across deep body tones. Perfectly matched for custom earrings or fine jewelry.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 8 × 4 mm / 6 x 3 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 1.31 ctw approx
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Suitable For: Earrings, rings, pendants, custom jewelry
Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 8x5mm
AU$485Australian opal doublet parcel with calibrated 8x5mm teardrop stones showing electric green multicolor fire. Ideal for earrings, rings, pendants, and jewelry making.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 8 × 5 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 4.03 ctw approx
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Suitable For: Earrings, rings, pendants, custom jewelry
Opal Doublet Parcel Calibrated 8x5mm
AU$485Australian opal doublet stones with bright multicolor fire in calibrated teardrop shapes, ideal for earrings, rings, pendants, and jewelry making.
Stone Type: Australian Opal Doublet
Size: 8 × 5 mm approx (calibrated)
Total Weight: 2.09 ctw approx
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Suitable For: Earrings, rings, pendants, custom jewelry
Boulder Opal Pendant Sterling Silver Deep Blue Purple 24.5ct
AU$827Type: Natural Solid Boulder Opal Necklace
Origin: Winton, Queensland, Australia
Weight: 24.5 ctw approx. including pendant and necklace
Dimensions: 8 x 19.5 x 3.7 mm approx
Color: deep blue purple
Shape: Elongated horizontal polished cabochon
Metal: 925 sterling silver pendant and necklace (stamped)
Chain: 18 inch (slightly adjustable)
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
Boulder Opal Pendant Sterling Silver Necklace
AU$770Type: Natural Solid Boulder Opal Necklace
Origin: Winton, Queensland, Australia
Weight: 23.3 ctw approx. including pendant and necklace
Dimensions: 11 x 18 x 3.2 mm approx
Color: ocean blue green
Shape: Elongated horizontal polished cabochon
Metal: 925 sterling silver pendant and necklace (stamped)
Chain: 18 inch (slightly adjustable)
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
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.