1.41 Ct. Semi-Black Opal from Australia

I am pleased to present a standout gem from our collection at The Natural Gemstone Company, an opaque, Australian Semi-Black Opal that combines refined craftsmanship with vivid natural beauty. This one piece weighs 1.41 carat, its measurements are 12.29 x 6.54 x 2.34 mm, and it has been shaped into an elegant fancy outline with a tablet cut that emphasizes surface play and color. The gem displays intense color intensity and an excellent polish that gives it a lively and smooth surface, and it is an assembled stone, presented as a doublet, which pairs a thin opal layer with a backing for stability and enhanced appearance. As a Semi-Black Opal, it offers deeper body tones than typical white opal, yet retains brilliant flashes of spectral color that show beautifully across the tablet face. The origin is Australia, a trusted source for some of the most desirable opal material in the world, which adds provenance and assurance to the purchase.

Visually, this multi color opal offers a dynamic display that shifts with movement and light, showing flashes of green, blue, and flashes of warm tones that contrast against subtle darker matrix areas. The tablet cut is an excellent choice for this piece because it maximizes the visible play of color and yields a broad, attractive face that works well in many design directions. The fancy shape gives creative freedom to a jeweler, allowing for a bespoke bezel, a delicate prong setting on the thinner edges, or an asymmetric modern mount that celebrates the stone as a focal point. At 1.41 carat and 12.29 x 6.54 mm, it sits in a versatile size class for rings, pendants, or custom earrings, especially when paired with complementary metals such as warm yellow gold that will accentuate the amber and orange tones, or cool white gold and platinum that will make the greens and blues sing. The excellent polish means a silky touch under fingertips, and the intense color intensity ensures the gem remains eye catching even under indoor lighting.

Because this opal is offered as a doublet, we recommend a few practical care and design considerations to preserve its beauty and longevity. Doublets are enhanced by design, offering a striking look and greater durability than thin natural slices, but they should be treated with gentle handling, avoiding prolonged exposure to high heat and sudden temperature changes, and protecting the stone from harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning. A well fitted bezel can help protect the edges and backing, and a secure mount combined with regular inspection will keep the stone safe in daily wear. At The Natural Gemstone Company we provide detailed photographs and measurements, and we are happy to discuss mounting options, custom design ideas, and any questions about the doublet construction or the opal origin from Australia. We stand behind our pieces with clear information, and we can assist with recommendations for settings that highlight the gem as a statement piece or as part of a refined collection. Please reach out to our gem specialists for condition reports, shipping options, and bespoke design consultations, and let us help you bring this luminous Semi-Black Opal into your collection.