0.85 Ct. Black Opal from Australia

One beautiful translucent 0.85 carat oval shape multi color opal, with dimensions of 8.95 by 7.00 by 2.10 mm, is offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. This gem is a Black Opal from Australia, presenting a tablet cut that highlights the stone surface and the play of color across it. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is slightly included, which is typical for natural opals and does not detract from the overall beauty. The color intensity is described as intense, and the stone has an excellent polish, producing sharp and lively flashes of color that move as the light changes. There has been no enhancement applied to this gem, so what you see is the genuine natural material. The combination of a dark body tone, vivid color play, and a well executed tablet cut makes this example a refined choice for collectors and designers seeking an Australian Black Opal that balances presence and wearability.

Visually, this Black Opal reveals a striking multi color palette, with lively greens, electric blues, warm reds, and hints of violet and aqua that appear in broad ribbon like patterns across the face of the stone. The tablet cut, with its shallow dome and expansive surface area, emphasizes striping and broad flashes rather than tight pinpoint fire, which gives the gem a painterly aspect that catches the eye. Because the stone is semi translucent against a dark background, light passes into the body and reflects back the internal color play in nuanced layers, creating depth and movement. The intense color intensity ensures that even at a modest 0.85 carat weight the gem reads as vibrant and dramatic, and the excellent polish produces crisp color edges and a smooth feel to the touch. Slight inclusions visible at eye level are common in natural Black Opals and often serve to confirm the stone is untreated and genuine.

For jewelry use the proportions of 8.95 by 7.00 by 2.10 mm make this oval tablet opal extremely versatile. It is an ideal center for a pendant or a low profile ring, where the shallow depth and broad surface can be showcased without excessive height that risks catching. A bezel setting is particularly well suited to tablet cuts as it protects the edges and secures the stone in a clean, contemporary silhouette. For rings consider a protective bezel combined with a halo of small accent stones if you want to amplify brilliance, or a simple solitaire pendant in warm yellow gold or cool white metal to let the opal color dominate. Because of the rich dark body tone, this Black Opal pairs beautifully with yellow gold for contrast, with white gold or platinum for a modern palette, and with rose gold for a softer, romantic result. This stone also makes an exceptional pair of matching components for earrings when combined with similar size and color opals, and it works equally well in bespoke settings that emphasize the linear color bands.

Caring for this natural Black Opal is straightforward when a few common sense precautions are observed. Avoid rapid temperature changes, prolonged exposure to direct heat, and harsh chemicals, as opal is a hydrated silica and can be sensitive to extremes. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners or steam cleaning, instead clean with mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth, and gently dry the stone after cleaning. Store the opal separately from harder gems to prevent scratching, and consider storing it wrapped in a soft cloth or in a padded jewelry box. The Natural Gemstone Company confirms that this opal is untreated, originating from Australia, and carefully examined for clarity, polish, and color intensity. If you would like additional high resolution images, measurements, or assistance designing a custom setting, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company for personalized service and expert guidance, we are happy to provide further details and to help you bring this beautiful Black Opal into your collection.