1.04 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

Across cultures and centuries the opal has been held as a jewel of wonder and story, a gem both mysterious and deeply rooted in human tradition, this translucent 1.04 carat oval multi color opal from Australia carries that same ancient charisma into the modern era, classified as a Crystal or Jelly Opal, it displays a luminous internal landscape, its tablet cut allowing light to travel and reveal flashes of green and blue that seem to move with the slightest turn of the stone, with dimensions of 10.09 by 7.49 by 2.05 millimeters it sits at an elegant scale that has long appealed to collectors and connoisseurs who value pieces that whisper rather than shout, evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is eye clean, the color intensity is intense, and the polish is excellent, further distinguishing this natural gem is the absence of enhancement, a quality we at The Natural Gemstone Company celebrate and ensure through careful sourcing and examination.

The tablet cut is a classic that honors the opal tradition of enhancing play of color without overwhelming the stone, by flattening the profile just enough the cutter creates a broad window through which the opal’s internal fire can be admired, the multi color display in this specimen reads like a miniature landscape, bright green washes and cooler blue fields punctuated by lighter zones, the result is a gem that looks at once modern and timeless, ideal for heirloom designs and refined jewelry that draws on historic forms, thanks to the translucent body the colors appear suspended within the gem, offering depth and a sense of motion, the overall effect is one of restrained luxury, a jewel that wears as comfortably in a classic pendant as it does in a period inspired ring, The Natural Gemstone Company recommends settings that allow light to reach the stone from multiple angles, such as open bezel or low crown mounts, these let the opal’s intense color intensity and excellent polish speak for themselves, while the tablet cut preserves durability by reducing exposed edges.

Owning this Australian Crystal or Jelly Opal is to hold a piece of geological history and to participate in a legacy of craftsmanship that stretches back through time, opal has been revered in Roman and Arabic lore and treasured by indigenous peoples across Australia, where the finest crystal opals are still discovered, the natural state of this gem, its lack of enhancement, and its eye clean clarity make it a particularly pure expression of what collectors seek when they desire authenticity and timelessness, it is a gem meant to be worn, admired, and passed on, with proper care simple measures will preserve its beauty, avoid harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, clean with a soft damp cloth and store separately to prevent abrasion, when set thoughtfully this opal transforms into a signature piece, an intimate emblem of heritage that will sit comfortably within any classic jewelry collection, at The Natural Gemstone Company we are honored to present such stones and to guide you toward settings and designs that will ensure your new opal becomes a beloved part of your family story.