16.59 Ct. Black Opal from Australia

Imagine holding a piece of the earth that seems to breathe color, a jewel that captures the first light of a new morning and the whisper of twilight all at once, a treasure that will make the moment you give it feel timeless and unforgettable. This Black Opal, offered exclusively by The Natural Gemstone Company, is more than a stone, it is a story waiting to be told, a memory waiting to be worn. Its elongated fancy shape and tablet cut create a sleek, elegant silhouette that slips naturally into designs that are intimate and bold at once. When light catches it, waves of green, blue, orange, and red surge across its surface, an intense color intensity that sparks joy, wonder, and that rare feeling of having found something utterly special.

Beyond its emotional impact, this gem carries exacting details that speak to quality and character, it is an opaque Black Opal weighing 16.59 carat, with dimensions of 40.70 x 9.80 x 4.40 mm, its tablet cut enhances the surface play of color, and an excellent polish brings every flash and fire into sharp relief. This opal is a doublet, a careful enhancement that pairs a slice of precious opal with a dark backing to amplify its vivid play, the technique preserves the natural beauty while making the colors sing with greater intensity. Origin Australia anchors this gem to the storied opal fields that have produced some of the world’s most celebrated stones, and knowing its provenance gives you confidence in both its pedigree and provenance.

Picture this Black Opal as the heart of a custom pendant, set in warm gold to accentuate the orange flashes, or cradled in sleek platinum to emphasize the deep blues and greens, either way it becomes an heirloom, a focal point that draws compliments and starts conversations. Its length and slim profile work beautifully in modern, minimalist settings, and its dramatic color play suits classic, romantic designs just as well. The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in helping you imagine the possibilities, we can offer guidance on settings that protect the tablet cut while allowing maximum light interaction, and we treat each commission as a chance to craft a legacy piece, something you will pass down as a token of love, celebration, or personal triumph.

Owning this Black Opal is an invitation to celebrate life’s most luminous moments, whether it marks an anniversary, a milestone, or the simple joy of giving a gift that will be cherished for generations. Reach out to The Natural Gemstone Company to learn more about customization options, careful setting recommendations for doublets, and our confidence in sourcing Australian opals of distinction. Let us help you transform this exceptional 16.59 carat multi color opal into a wearable memory, a symbol of affection and beauty that will continue to shine and inspire, because the right gem does more than adorn, it speaks, it connects, and it endures.