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1.20 Ct. Cabochon Boulder Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K20783 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.73 Width: 5.39 Height: 3.26 |
Weight: | 1.20 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | Doublets |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $2,900 |
One exquisite and rare expression of Australian beauty, this opaque blue opal commands attention the moment light touches its surface. We present a 1.20 carat oval shaped Boulder Opal, precisely measured at 8.73 x 5.39 x 3.26 mm, finished as a graceful cabochon with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish. The stone sits as a doublet, a considered enhancement that reveals the deep oceanic blues and shifting indigo flashes against the natural ironstone base that defines true boulder material. The play of color is evocative and sophisticated, a living tapestry of cobalt and ultramarine threads that refract differently with every tilt. From its Australian origin, this gem carries a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs recognize, a lineage of landscape and craftsmanship that is present in the stone itself. The overall impression is of a singular treasure, elegant and dignified, a gem that reads as artistry rather than accessory.
For an engagement ring that speaks to refined taste and emotional depth, this blue Boulder Opal is a masterful choice. Its compact oval silhouette and rich color payoff create a striking center that pairs beautifully with warm yellow gold for vintage romance, or with cool white platinum for a modern, architectural presence. As specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company we recommend settings that protect the doublet edge, such as a low bezel or a halo of small melee stones, ensuring the opal is showcased and shielded for everyday wear. While doublets benefit from stable backing, gentle care will prolong their radiance, avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme heat. Selecting this opal for an engagement is to choose personality and provenance over convention, to celebrate a union with a gem that is as singular as the promise it represents. Owning this piece is an achievement in discernment, a statement that elegance can be bold and that true luxury is the knowledge of something uncommon and enduring. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to discuss bespoke settings and to ensure this blue Boulder Opal becomes the unforgettable heart of your engagement story.
