1.66 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

This exquisite 1.66 carat oval-shaped opal, sourced from the rich opal fields of Australia, is a captivating example of nature’s artistry. Crafted with precision and an eye for elegance, this multi-color opal measures 10.07 x 7.93 x 5.57 mm, boasting a mixed brilliant cut that enhances its natural allure. The opal's clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minimal inclusions and showcasing its fine quality. With medium intense color intensity, this opal reflects a mesmerizing play of colors, captivating all who behold its beauty. The excellent polish further highlights the opal’s natural brilliance, inviting a symphony of hues with every movement. Our opal has undergone heat treatment as part of its enhancement process, which is a standard practice in fine gemstone refinement, ensuring its radiant appearance is preserved. As a product proudly offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, it symbolizes our commitment to excellence and quality in every piece we present.

The type of opal is a Crystal Opal, renowned for its dazzling play-of-color and clarity. Crystal Opals are particularly admired for their transparency to translucent body tones, allowing the magnificent colors to shimmer through with vibrant clarity. This characteristic is keenly evident in this Australian opal, where the diverse spectrum of colors emerges brilliantly under various lighting conditions. The combination of the opal’s intricate coloration and refined cut produces a glorious display, making it an ideal choice for a statement piece of jewelry, sure to inspire and fascinate onlookers.

Beyond its undeniable beauty, opals are often associated with numerous metaphysical and healing properties that contribute to their allure. In metaphysical practices, opals are believed to be stones of transformation, assisting the wearer in accepting change and boosting creativity while maintaining balance. The multi-color display represents harmony within diversity, providing emotional benefits that encourage faithfulness and loyalty, and are often seen as stones that create love and passion. Moreover, opals are thought to enhance one’s insight, imagination, and dreams, fostering originality and reinforcing spontaneity in thought processes.

The opal’s healing properties extend into both physical and emotional realms. It is often revered for its purported ability to cleanse and purify, thought to amplify life force energy and harness the power to heal the earth’s chakras. The physical healing benefits, though more esoteric in consideration, include reputed enhancements to vision, and skin, and aid in pacifying anxiety and stress relief. The stone’s soothing energies are believed to boost overall health, restoring vigor to tired spirits, and infusing the user with a sense of joy and enthusiasm for life’s unique adventures. At The Natural Gemstone Company, we value not only the intrinsic beauty of gemstones but also celebrate the rich, metaphysical layers that add soulful depth to our prized pieces.