1.98 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

There is a kind of beauty that seems to arrive from another age, a beauty that has been carried across centuries and cultures, cherished by emperors, poets, and artisans alike. This oval, tablet cut Crystal Jelly Opal from Australia embodies that long and luminous lineage, a gemstone that speaks in whispers of ancient seas and slow, geological patience. At 1.98 carats, and measuring 11.88 x 8.84 x 2.86 mm, it wears a presence that is both intimate and commanding, perfect for a ring, a pendant, or a bespoke heirloom piece intended to be passed down through generations. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this translucent multi color opal, a stone that balances soft clarity with vibrant life, a quiet conversation between pale, crystalline depth and flashes of red, green, and blue fire that seem to move beneath the surface as the light shifts.

When you study this opal, the tablet cut becomes immediately appealing, its broad, gently domed table offering a window into the gem rather than a distraction from it. The cutting style emphasizes the opal type, Crystal Jelly Opal, allowing light to penetrate and animate internal color play, resulting in a luminous, ethereal glow. With a clarity grade of eye clean, evaluated at eye level, the surface is free from visible inclusions that would interrupt the gaze, and the polish is excellent, giving each flash of color a clean, defined edge. The stone displays medium light color intensity, which lends it a sophisticated restraint, a subtlety that invites the wearer to look closer, to discover different hues with each tilt. There has been no enhancement to this opal, preserving its natural state and ensuring that its beauty comes from nature alone, not from treatment or alteration. Origin matters when it comes to opal, and this gem comes from Australia, the historic and premier source for opal that has produced some of the world’s most treasured specimens.

Opals have a storied past, woven into myth and material culture across continents, prized for their uncanny ability to capture and return light. In ancient times, they were thought to contain the essence of lightning and water, and later they became symbols of hope, purity, and prophetic vision. The Crystal Jelly Opal continues this noble tradition, standing as a modern heir to those old beliefs while offering a clarity and translucence that modern gem connoisseurs prize. The effect seen in this particular stone is more than mere color, it is an optical poem, a layered interplay of tiny silica spheres that scatter light into prismatic flashes, a natural phenomenon that no human invention can truly replicate. Choosing a gemstone like this is an act of joining a long lineage of appreciation, a decision to wear a piece of the earth’s deep history close to the skin, and to carry forward a legacy of craft and reverence.

As a representative of The Natural Gemstone Company, I can assure you that we value provenance, quality, and the stories embedded in each stone we offer. This Crystal Jelly Opal arrives with full disclosure, its measurements of 11.88 x 8.84 x 2.86 mm and weight of 1.98 carats stated plainly, its tablet cut and excellent polish documented, its clarity grade as eye clean confirmed by close evaluation, and its origin, Australia, entrusted to the record of its finding. For those who appreciate the language of jewelry, this opal is versatile, pairing beautifully with warm metals to accentuate its reds and greens, or with cool white gold and platinum to emphasize its crystalline translucence. Care is simple and respectful, avoiding sudden temperature changes and harsh chemicals, and choosing soft storage to protect the tablet surface. If you would like, we can provide additional images, bespoke setting recommendations, or assistance in commissioning a custom mount that will honor the design, the history, and the natural poetry of this opal. Owning this gem is more than acquisition, it is stewardship, and we at The Natural Gemstone Company are honored to help you begin that stewardship.