1.51 Ct. Boulder Opal from Australia

There are moments in life when an object transcends mere adornment and becomes a declaration, and this exceptional Boulder Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company is such an object, opaque, weighing 1.51 carat, cut into a refined cushion shape, and presented with dimensions of 10.05 x 5.37 x 2.75 mm. The tablet cut has been chosen to reveal the stone at its most honest and magnificent, creating a broad, flat face that allows an intense color intensity to breathe and dance across the surface. Multi color, yet unified in its spectacle, this opal presents a mesmerizing interplay of emerald and azure, with hints of violet and sea green that coil and ripple as light caresses its polished plane. The polish is excellent, the finish immaculate, and the stone is wholly natural, with no enhancement, sourced from the storied opal fields of Australia, a provenance that speaks of rarity, history, and elemental beauty. For the collector who seeks an exemplar of nature refined by masterful lapidary skill, this cushion tablet opal is both trophy and companion, offering daily reminders of exquisite taste and the quiet confidence that accompanies true refinement.

To hold this Boulder Opal is to hold a fragment of the earth that has been coaxed into brilliance, the opal body reveling in color like a private aurora, intense and immediate. The multi color play favors vivid greens and blues, each facet of the tablet cut acting as a stage for chromatic fire, creating broad flashes rather than mere pinpoints, which makes the gem singularly suited to pieces where the opal is the undisputed protagonist. The subtle curvature of the cushion shape grants an elegant softness, whether set in a low bezel for daily wear or mounted as the centerpiece of a bespoke pendant for occasions that demand attention. At 10.05 x 5.37 x 2.75 mm, the scale is intimate yet commanding, a jewel that complements the hand while asserting its presence, ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate proportion, harmony, and the quiet power of a well chosen stone. This is a gem for someone who believes that owning beauty is an act of discernment, and who understands that a single, impeccably chosen piece can elevate a wardrobe, a moment, and a life.

Crafted by nature and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this Boulder Opal carries the integrity of origin and the assurance of ethical stewardship, Australian in origin and unenhanced, a true testament to authentic luxury. The term Boulder Opal denotes the stone s relationship with its ironstone matrix, a natural backing that enhances durability and offers unique patterns where opal and host rock meet, making each specimen a one of a kind work of geologic art. The tablet cut maximizes the visual expanse of the color bar, while the excellent polish ensures a silky, luminous surface that invites the eye and rewards contemplation. For clients seeking a tailored experience, our specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company offer bespoke design consultations, guiding the selection of settings that will best honor the stone s color and form, whether in warm gold to complement greens and blues, or in cool platinum to underscore the gem s cosmopolitan sophistication. To possess this opal is to claim a narrative of rarity, craftsmanship, and enduring elegance, an achievement worthy of celebration, and a mirror of refined taste that will be cherished for generations.