1.75 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

In the heart of the sunburnt Australian outback, where the vast arid landscapes stretch endlessly under the glaring azure sky, lies the birthplace of one of the earth's most beguiling treasures: the Crystal Opal. This particular opal began its journey deep beneath the mineral-rich crust, where for millions of years it absorbed the secrets of color and light hidden within the earth. From this ancient embrace of soil and stone, our opal emerged, steeped in the vibrancy and mystery that characterize only the finest of gemstones.

Our featured gem, a spectacular 1.75 carat oval-shaped multi-color opal, boasts dimensions of 10.93 x 7.93 x 5.14 mm. The Crystal Opal, known for its translucent quality, brings forth an explosion of color unmatched by its counterparts. With intense color intensity and a refined clarity grade of eye-clean, the opal radiates an ethereal glow that captivates viewers. Unlike other gemstones in its category, this opal’s brilliance does not merely come from surface polish or faceted cuts, but from within, where each individual silica sphere refracts light into a dazzling array of spectral hues.

This particular opal underwent a process of heat treatment, enhancing the core complexities of its color arrangement and ensuring that the magnificent hues have a depth and stability that continually mesmerize. As a crystal opal, it embraces both subtlety and dazzle, standing apart from other gemstones like the more singularly colored sapphires or the hard refraction of diamonds. Instead, it draws upon an internal spectrum that flickers from soft pastels to deep, vibrant tones, echoing the natural palettes of its homeland forest, desert, and horizon.

Carving and polishing this gemstone required exceptional passion and precision, highlighted in its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish. These crafted elements lovingly expose the vivid heart of the opal, coaxing forth its hidden fire with elegance and sophistication. Its mirror-like sheen presents a dance of color that is both crisp and compelling, a liquid-like blend of seamless transitions across the spectrum that reflect leisurely, as though the opal itself is dreaming of the vast landscapes it originated from.

Here at The Natural Gemstone Company, we take immense pride in offering this exquisite work of nature; a product of impeccable standards and timeless appeal. To own such an opal is to hold onto a sliver of Australia’s sunlit open paradise, a celebration of the resplendent beauty of our natural world. It stands not merely as a possession but as a narrative crafted to perfection, ready to imbue joy and wonder through its radiant display and bead of history connecting the ancient world to the present buyer's heart through the channels of expert craftsmanship and natural elegance.