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1.02 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon Boulder Opal (Ironstone Opal) from Australia
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Item ID: | K20790 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.65 Width: 6.27 Height: 3 |
Weight: | 1.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $2,250 |
This exquisite oval cabochon is a 1.02 carat Boulder Opal, Ironstone Opal, measuring 7.65 by 6.27 by 3.00 mm, sourced from the ancient fields of Australia and offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. Its medium color intensity unfolds in soft opalescent flashes of blue, green, and warm peach, polished to an excellent finish that honors the stone making traditions that reach back through centuries. Boulder opal has long been treasured for its direct link to the land, favored by indigenous peoples for ceremony and ornament, and admired by collectors since the era when naturalists and jewelers first brought Australian opals to the world stage. This stone, cut as a cabochon to emphasize its play of color and smooth tactile surface, embodies that lineage, making it an ideal choice for a classic bezel setting or a heritage pendant that will be passed down as a personal heirloom.
The inclusions within this boulder opal are not imperfections to be hidden, they are the unique identifiers that record the gem story, each vein and patch of ironstone a fingerprint of geological time. Natural ironstone seams, tiny mineral traces, and delicate internal fractures create a landscape within the stone that is as characteristic as an ancient map, giving depth to the shifting colors and anchoring the opal to its ironstone matrix. These features contribute to the individuality of this cabochon, ensuring that no other gem will follow the same pattern, and they add tactile and visual character that only natural, untreated stones possess. With no enhancement, this opal reveals its true formation, and the subtle interplay between milky potch and vibrant color spots rewards careful wear and contemplation. For those who prize tradition and authenticity, this Boulder Opal, Ironstone Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a connection to earth and history, a gem that celebrates the slow artistry of nature, and a timeless accent that complements classical designs and modern interpretations alike.
