1.56 Ct. Boulder Opal from Australia

Cradled like a secret tide pooled in polished stone, this Boulder Opal arrives as a quiet hero of color, a whisper of the Australian earth transformed into a gem. One beautiful opaque 1.56 carat oval shape multi color opal rests in your hand, measuring 8.76 by 7.44 by 3.29 mm, a tablet cut that reveals a luminous, story filled face. The surface is finished with an excellent polish that lets waves of blue and green and hints of violet sweep across the top like auroras frozen in a small round sky. Born in Australia, unenhanced, this is a natural treasure that carries the raw honesty of its origin, enhancement none, and the proud identity of a Boulder Opal, a stone that keeps a whisper of matrix at its heart. From The Natural Gemstone Company this piece is presented not simply as a gemstone, but as a feeling, compact and potent, waiting to become a keepsake of your most meaningful moments.

When you turn the stone, it moves and shifts like a memory that will not be held still, intense color intensity catching light and folding it into playful dances. The tablet cut is thoughtful and modern, a shallow, broad face that lets the color flash in broad, painterly strokes, ideal for settings that showcase rather than hide. Imagine it set alone upon a slender band, the oval silhouette floating like a moon over warm skin, or cradled in a bespoke bezel that honors the stone as a landscape, not just an ornament. The opal’s opacity gives the color a depth that seems to come from within, a luminous heart breathing under a glassy surface. As a Boulder Opal it keeps the story of Australian outback stone close, the earthy backing lending contrast and stability while emphasizing the gem’s living color. Every glance offers a new verse, greens that pulse like fern fronds, blues that spill like deep water, and occasional flashes of purple or aqua that feel like secret signatures written by light.

I speak as someone who loves stones and who knows how a single gem can become the voice of a promise, the coverlet of a secret, the mark of an enduring bond. From The Natural Gemstone Company I invite you to hold this opal against your skin, to feel how its size, a modest 1.56 carat, carries presence without pretense. Care is simple, gentle, and reverent, keep it away from harsh chemicals, clean with a soft cloth and warm water, avoid rapid temperature change, and let it be a companion rather than a tool. For engagement or an intimate gift this Boulder Opal suggests stories rather than slogans, it asks to be set where its tablet cut and excellent polish will meet light often. If you wish, I can guide you through setting ideas, metal choices, and custom designs that will cradle this Australian jewel in a way that honors its nature and your intent. If you imagine a ring that speaks like a poem, or a pendant that becomes a daily talisman, this opal is ready to be the heart of that creation, and I at The Natural Gemstone Company am here to help you shape that dream into a forever piece.