1.05 Ct. Cabochon Black Opal from Australia

Cradled like a drop of midnight sea, this pear shaped Black Opal weighs 1.05 carats, with dimensions of 11.05 by 5.33 by 3.41 millimeters, a small world of color captured in an opaque cabochon. Under the hand it catches light with an intense color intensity, a living map of emerald greens and ocean blues that shift and whisper with every tilt, an excellent polish that sings with clarity, and the careful artistry of a cabochon cut that softens flame into velvet glow. This gem is a doublet, a time honored enhancement that pairs a thin slice of precious opal with a dark backing to magnify its play of color, a technique used for generations to honor the stone and to reveal its deepest song. Born in Australia, from a land where the earth keeps its own stories, this opal carries the patina of place, a jewel that is both modest in scale and grand in expression, and it is offered to you with the assurance and care of The Natural Gemstone Company.

Let this opal speak as others have spoken across the years and across the world, a talisman for hearts, a whisper of protection, a mirror for dreams. In the lore of many peoples, opals have been worn by lovers and leaders, tucked into sacred settings, used as amulets to invite hope and to guard the soul, and the Australian black opal holds a particular history among miners and storytellers who raised light from black earth. Imagine the ancient idea of the night sky folded into a jewel, a small universe set upon a finger, a pendant, a promise. We see this pear shaped Black Opal as an invitation to craft something personal, an engagement accent that favors one who loves color and mystery, a pendant that lays over the heart like a secret, a ring that becomes a daily poem. As gemstone stewards at The Natural Gemstone Company, we present this opal with respect for its origin, with clear disclosure of its doublet enhancement, and with an understanding of how such a gem can transform intention into heirloom. Hold it, set it, make of it a new legend, and let its colors speak the language of your most tender moments.