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Bright Blue Fire Black Opal 1.22 ct
AU$1,229Opal: Natural, Solid, Untreated, Polished
Source: Lightning Ridge, Australia
Dimensions: 8.5x7x3.4 mm approx
Weight: 1.22 ct approx
(Size and weight are approximate)
7x5mm + 6x4mm Crystal Opal Calibrated 4.71ct
AU$1,180Australian crystal opal calibrated parcel from Coober Pedy featuring four polished teardrop cabochons with electric neon orange yellow green cyan blue and pink fire. This matching set is ideal for rings earrings pendants and professional jewelry making.
Type: Natural Crystal Opal Calibrated Parcel
Origin: Coober Pedy South Australia
Total Weight: 4.71 ctw
Stone Sizes: 6 pieces approx 7 x 5 mm and 12 pieces approx 6 x 4 mm
Shape: Mixed calibrated shapes polished cabochon
Color: Electric neon orange yellow green cyan blue and pink fire
Treatment: 100 percent natural untreated opal not doublet or triplet
Suitable For: Rings earrings pendants matching sets and professional jewelry making
2.03ct White Opal Heart Vivid Pink Blue Green Fire
AU$1,180Type: Natural Solid Untreated White Opal
Origin: Coober Pedy, Australia
Dimensions: 8.7×10.5×3.8mm (approx.)
Weight: 2.03ct (approx.)
1.5ct Natural Black Opal Teardrop Electric Neon Orange
AU$1,165Opal Details:
- Type: Natural Black Opal
- Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia
- Dimensions: 11.7 × 8.8 × 2.4 mm
- Weight: 1.5ct
1.8ct Black Opal Green Blue Fire
AU$1,1511.8ct Australian black opal from Lightning Ridge featuring vivid teal green and blue fire. Freeform polished cabochon with strong brightness, ideal for fine jewelry, rings, or collector use. Natural and untreated October birthstone opal.
Opal Type: Natural Solid Black Opal
Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Weight: 1.8 carats
Dimensions: 14.5 × 8.1 × 2.8 mm approx
Shape: Freeform cabochon
Color: Neon teal green and blue fire
Treatment: 100% natural and untreated, not a doublet or triplet
Use: Ring stone, pendant, fine jewelry, collector gemstone
Silver Natural Boulder Opal Pendant 34.9 ct – Stripe Rainbow Fire
AU$1,137Pendant: S925 Stamped Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver
Opal: Natural, Solid, Untreated, Polished
Source: Queensland, Australia
Dimensions: 30x18x6.8 mm
Whole Pendant Weight: 34.9 ct
(Size and weight are approximate)
14x9mm + 7x5mm Crystal Opal Calibrated 2.08ct
AU$1,137Australian crystal opal calibrated set from Coober Pedy featuring teardrop and pear shaped cabochons. Displaying vivid bright fire with pink orange yellow green and blue flashes, ideal for fine jewelry making and matched designs.
Type: Natural Crystal Opal Calibrated Set
Origin: Coober Pedy South Australia
Total Weight: 2.08ctw approx
Stone Sizes: 1 piece 14 x 9 mm and 1 piece 7 x 5 mm
Shape: Teardrop and pear polished cabochon
Color: Vivid bright fire with pink orange yellow green and blue flashes
Appearance: Crystal to semi crystal transparency
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal not doublet or triplet
Suitable For: Pendant ring earrings matched jewelry designs
10x5mm + 8x4mm Crystal Opal Calibrated 1.38ct
AU$1,137Australian crystal opal calibrated parcel from Coober Pedy featuring four polished marquise cabochons with vivid bright red pink orange yellow green blue and cyan fire. This matching set includes two larger and two smaller stones, ideal for ring and earring designs or professional jewelry making.
Type: Natural crystal opal calibrated parcel
Origin: Coober Pedy South Australia
Total Weight: 1.38ctw
Stone Sizes: 2 pieces 10 x 5 mm, 2 pieces 8 x 4 mm
Shape: Marquise cut polished cabochon
Color: Vivid bright red pink orange yellow green blue cyan fire
Treatment: 100 percent natural untreated opal not doublet or triplet
Suitable For: Ring earrings pendant matching sets professional jewelry making
2.97ct Natural Crystal Opal Lightning Ridge
AU$1,137100% Natural Solid Black Crystal Opal Polished Stone
Weight: 2.97 ct
Dimensions: 11.5x8x4.5 mm
Source: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Size and weight are approximate
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1.86ct Natural Dark Opal Lightning Ridge
AU$1,137100% Natural Solid Dark Opal Polished Stone
Weight: 1.86 ct
Dimensions: 14x8x2.2 mm
Source: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Size and weight are approximate
24.69ct Solid Boulder Opal Vivid Blue Green Purple
AU$1,13024.69ct natural boulder opal from Winton Queensland Australia displays vibrant green cyan fire with purple blue gradient color body. 100% natural, untreated loose opal gemstone ideal for custom opal jewelry and collectors.
Silver Ocean Boulder Opal Pendant with Necklace 26.1 ct
AU$1,108Pendant: S925 Stamped Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver
Opal: Natural, Solid, Untreated, Polished
Source: Queensland, Australia
Dimensions: 34x15x5 mm
Whole Pendant Weight: 26.1 ct
(Size and weight are approximate)
Silver Solid Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 27 ct
AU$1,10827ct solid boulder opal silver pendant from Queensland Australia with vivid blue violet fire. Natural untreated October birthstone jewelry gift ready.
Type: Natural Solid Boulder Opal Silver Pendant
Origin: Queensland Australia
Dimensions: 33×13.6×5.8 mm approx
Weight: 27 ct approx
Color: Vivid blue and violet fire with ironstone matrix
Cut/Shape: Freeform cabochon polished
Setting: S925 rhodium plated sterling silver
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
2.23ct Black Opal Chinese Writing Pattern
AU$1,1082.23ct natural solid Australian black opal featuring vivid teal, blue, and green fire with a rare Chinese writing pattern. Polished round cabochon, untreated and highly collectible. Ideal for fine jewelry, opal rings, or an October birthstone centerpiece.
Opal Type: Natural Solid Black Opal
Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Weight: 2.23 carats
Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.1 mm approx
Shape: Round cabochon
Color: Teal, blue, green fire
Pattern: Rare Chinese writing pattern
Treatment: 100% natural and untreated, not a doublet or triplet
Use: Ring stone, pendant stone, fine jewelry, collector gemstone
23.38ct Natural Boulder Opal Neon Blue Fire
AU$1,108100% Natural Boulder Opal
Weight: 23.38 ct
Dimensions: 34x13x5 mm
Source: Winton, QLD, Australia
Boulder Opal Rubbed Rough Parcel 299ctw
AU$1,094Weight: 299ctw total weight
Dimensions: See ruler in image
Source: Queensland, Australia
Price: $770
Quantity: 10 Pieces
Description:
Note: Opals are wet to show color and taken under LED Lighting. Price includes Worldwide Registered Shipping.
0.76ct Natural Black Crystal Opal Lightning Ridge
AU$1,087100% Natural Lightning Ridge Black Crystal Opal
Weight: 0.76 ct
Dimensions: 10x7x1.2 mm
Source: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Boulder Opal Pendant Sterling Silver 31.9ct
AU$1,080Type: Natural Solid Boulder Opal Necklace
Origin: Winton, Queensland, Australia
Weight: 31.9ctw approx. including pendant and necklace
Dimensions: 11 x 23 x 9 mm approx
Color: Vivid blue and green fire
Shape: Elongated horizontal polished cabochon
Metal: 925 sterling silver pendant and necklace (stamped)
Chain: 18 inch (slightly adjustable)
Treatment: 100% natural untreated opal
1.67ct Natural Dark Opal Heart
AU$1,080💎 Opal Details:
- Type: Natural, Solid, Untreated, Polished Dark Opal
- Origin: Grawin, Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
- Dimensions: 8.5 × 8 × 3.5 mm (approx.)
- Weight: 1.67ct (approx.)
6.4ct Natural Boulder Opal Wood Fossil Winton
AU$1,073Natural Solid Untreated Australian Boulder Opal Polished Stone
Weight: 6.4 carats
Dimensions: 31x6x3.5mm
Source: Winton, QLD, Australia
Size and weight are approximate
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.