1.44 Ct. Semi-Black Opal from Australia

This Semi-Black Opal from Australia is a translucent 1.44 carat pear shaped specimen with dimensions 11.70 x 9.61 x 2.25 mm, presented in a tablet cut to maximize sheetlike play of color while maintaining a low profile for practical jewelry use. The tablet cut produces broad, contiguous flashes rather than high domed pinfire, and in this example you will observe predominantly vivid green flashes with secondary blue and red components dispersed across a subtle darkened body tone that enhances contrast. Color intensity is graded as intense, and the multi color display is stable across viewing angles due to tight, uniform color patches rather than sparse, isolated flashes. The surface exhibits an excellent polish, allowing light to penetrate and reflect from the internal silica spheres with minimal surface diffusion, which preserves saturation and sharpness of the play of color.

Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning small internal features are present but do not materially interrupt the color pattern or overall visual appeal when set, and there are no treatments or enhancements applied to this opal. The combination of a semi black body tone and translucent material produces strong color contrast while retaining some translucency that yields inner depth and a floating effect to the color patches. The cutter oriented the piece to accentuate broad color fields across the pear silhouette, keeping the thickness at 2.25 mm to balance durability with maximal color transmission. For mounting recommendations choose a low bezel or protective halo setting for rings to protect the thin tablet profile, or a flush bezel for pendants to maintain the clean tablet lines. This opal is an excellent candidate for bespoke work where the cutter retained an organic pear outline rather than forcing a symmetrical outline, a choice that enhances the gemology of the piece and preserves weight. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this natural, unenhanced Australian Semi-Black Opal with full disclosure of measurements, cut, clarity, color intensity, and origin, for collectors and designers who value precise gemological attributes and responsible sourcing.