0.77 Ct. Cabochon Boulder Opal from Australia

Owning this exquisite Boulder Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company is to possess a small, luminous fragment of the Australian landscape, captured and refined with meticulous care. This piece is an opaque, multi color oval, weighing 0.77 carat, and measuring 7.47 x 6.15 x 2.51 mm, with a cabochon cut that showcases its soft domed surface and an excellent polish that brings out a shimmering play of color. The medium intense color intensity is balanced and poised, offering flashes of green, blue, and subtle hints of warmer tones that shift with movement and light. Enhanced as a doublet, this opal combines a thin slice of precious opal with a supportive backing to strengthen the stone and amplify its spectral display, a technique that preserves the natural beauty while creating a more durable gem. Unequaled in its quiet elegance, this opal is sourced from Australia, the heartland of opal mining, and each facet of its creation reflects the heritage and expertise that The Natural Gemstone Company is known for.

To invest in this gemstone is to invest in beauty and craftsmanship, in an object that will reward the eye and the hand for many years. The cabochon cut is a deliberate artisanal choice, engineered to reveal the opal’s internal fire with every tilt and turn, while the excellent polish invites touch as well as sight. Skilled craftsmen select, assemble, and finish each doublet with an eye for color harmony and structural integrity, ensuring that the opal sits with dignity and sings with color when set in fine jewelry. This attention to detail elevates the stone beyond mere ornament, transforming it into a wearable work of art. As one of a limited number of carefully curated pieces available from our collection, this Boulder Opal carries an intrinsic rarity, a quality that comes not only from its origin and formation over millennia, but also from the thoughtful human hands that have shaped and conserved it.

There is a distinct sense of exclusivity in owning a gem like this, a feeling that you belong to an elite group of collectors and connoisseurs who understand and value authenticity, provenance, and craftsmanship. Each Boulder Opal is singular, no two stones will reflect light in the exact same way, and this particular oval form, with its specific dimensions and weight, is a rare find for designers who seek proportion and presence in custom pieces. Imagine a bespoke ring or a pendant tailored to cradle this 0.77 carat gem, the oval silhouette mirroring lines of elegant metal work, the doublet construction lending resilience to everyday wear. The Australian origin further enhances its desirability, connecting the wearer to a storied source renowned for producing some of the world’s finest opals. When you choose this stone, you select more than color and cut, you select a narrative rich with geological time, artisanal legacy, and refined taste.

The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind every selection with a commitment to authenticity and thoughtful curation, and this Boulder Opal is presented as a statement of refined ownership and thoughtful investment. Owning this gem is an opportunity to possess something that is both emotionally resonant and materially exceptional, a piece meant to be cherished, worn, and handed down. Its medium intense color intensity and excellent polish ensure that it performs beautifully in jewelry, while the doublet enhancement provides a practical advantage by preserving delicate opal material and enhancing visual impact. Limited in availability and unrivaled in its quiet luminescence, this opal invites you to join a small circle of collectors who value uniqueness and artisanal excellence. Reach out to The Natural Gemstone Company to explore bespoke mounting options and to secure this rare Boulder Opal as a lasting investment in beauty and craftsmanship.