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8.93 Ct. Multi Color Boulder Opal (Ironstone Opal) from Australia
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Item ID: | K12794 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 16.8 Width: 12.4 Height: 5.3 |
Weight: | 8.93 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Freeform |
Cut: | Polished |
Cutting style: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $120 |
This specimen is a single, opaque Boulder Opal (Ironstone Opal) weighing 8.93 carats, presented in a freeform shape with finished dimensions of 16.80 x 12.40 x 5.30 mm. Cut in a tablet style to maximize surface area, the stone exhibits a polished cut with an excellent polish that enhances its intense color intensity. The material displays a multi color palette dominated by blue and green flashes set against the natural ironstone matrix characteristic of Australian boulder opal. There are no enhancements to this gem, its appearance and stability resulting solely from the original rough and the precision of the cut. Origin is Australia, and the combination of the ironstone backing and tablet cutting preserves both the opal play-of-color and the structural integrity of the piece, making it suitable for a variety of settings where the stone can be secured and viewed from one dominant face.
Owning this Boulder Opal represents an investment in beauty and craftsmanship rather than a speculative financial instrument. The freeform tablet cut and the decision to retain the ironstone backing are deliberate, artisanal choices that require experienced lapidary work to balance color presentation with durability. The intense, stable play-of-color combined with an excellent polish ensures the gem will maintain its visual impact over time, and the uniqueness of the freeform shape guarantees that no two pieces will be identical. For designers and collectors, the stone’s dimensions and weight support applications in bespoke rings, pendants, or collector cabinets where the stone’s surface can be protected and appreciated. The provenance from Australia and the absence of enhancements contribute to the piece’s integrity and appeal, reflecting the standards upheld by The Natural Gemstone Company. Proper setting and routine care will preserve the stone’s aesthetic qualities, and its selection should be considered a measured acquisition of a rare natural material and refined lapidary work.
