1.35 Ct. Semi-Black Opal from Australia

Introducing a rare and captivating Semi-Black Opal from Australia, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this piece weighs 1.35 carat and is fashioned into an elegant pear shape that measures 13.29 x 7.73 x 2.22 mm, offering an ideal size for a pendant or an accent stone in a custom ring. The gem is tablet cut, a style that emphasizes the opal’s play of color while maintaining a low profile for comfortable wear. It is translucent with a multi color palette that shifts as light and viewing angle change, and it displays intense color intensity with a vivid green and blue flash across a soft darker body tone that is characteristic of quality semi black material. The polish is excellent which enhances the surface luster and allows those flashes to read crisply, and the clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning the gem presents beautifully to the naked eye with only minimal internal features that do not detract from its overall appeal. There is no enhancement, the opal is natural and untreated, and its Australian origin ensures provenance from one of the world’s most respected sources for opal with known geological stability and color potential.

Visually this opal is a study in subtle drama, combining the depth of a darker base with translucent areas that let the internal color play breathe and shift. At first glance you will notice the striking green flashes that appear to float beneath the surface, punctuated by cooler blue tones that reveal themselves as the stone rocks gently under light, producing an almost liquid movement that is soothing and mesmerizing. The tablet cut gives a broad, flat table that showcases the color patches without the distraction of steep crown facets, and this shape highlights the pear silhouette in a way that reads modern and organic at once. Because the clarity is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the stone retains its clean visual field, and when set in a simple bezel or open gallery it will sing with color under both natural sunlight and softer indoor lighting. The intense color intensity mentioned in the grading is apparent when the stone is viewed head on, and from oblique angles the translucent body allows depth and layering of color that is particularly beautiful for designers who like to play with background metals and settings to amplify the opal’s fire.

Choosing this Semi-Black Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company means acquiring a single specimen that is ready to inspire a bespoke creation or to be cherished as part of a curated collection. Its 1.35 carat weight balances wearability with presence, and the pear shape lends itself to vertical pendants that lengthen the neckline, drop earrings that catch movement, or as the focal point in a custom halo or open back ring design that allows light to penetrate the stone for maximum color play. Because the piece has not been enhanced, I recommend settings that protect the stone from hard knocks and excessive heat, and routine care consisting of gentle cleaning with mild soap and water and avoiding ultrasonic cleaners. For daily wear consider a protective bezel or a halo that minimizes edge exposure, and store the opal away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature swings. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the authenticity and description of every gem we sell, and we are happy to provide detailed imagery, additional viewing angles, and mounting advice to help you visualize and realize the final design. If you would like to reserve this Australian Semi-Black Opal, discuss setting options, or receive a custom invoice, I am available to assist and to ensure a smooth and secure purchase experience.