2.16 Ct. Semi-Black Opal from Australia

Imagine holding a gem that seems to hold a private sky, a pocket of shifting color that answers to every movement with laughter. This is a translucent Semi Black Opal from Australia, a 2.16 carat treasure that feels both intimate and extraordinary. The gem is a cushion shape, cut as a tablet, with dimensions 11.74 by 6.77 by 3.89 millimeters, making it ideal for a ring that wants to be noticed without shouting, or a pendant that sits close to the heart. Its clarity grade is eye clean evaluated at eye level, so when you lean in you are greeted by an unbroken field of color, intense in its color intensity, and polished to an excellent finish. There is no enhancement here, this opal is offered to you exactly as nature created it, and it arrives from the legendary opal fields of Australia with the natural play of color that turns ordinary moments into memories.

When the light finds this opal it awakens a shifting mosaic of blues and greens, with flashes that can appear like quicksilver rain or a soft aurora, depending on the angle and the light. The semi black background gives those colors depth and presence, creating a drama that feels refined instead of theatrical. Because it is translucent the stone can glow from within, catching ambient light and returning it as a delicate, living fire. The tablet cut and cushion silhouette work together to balance surface area and depth, so the stone displays broad patches of color and also hints of internal texture when you move. I often describe it to customers as a conversation starter that never needs explaining, a jewel that draws compliments and curiosity while remaining undeniably personal.

Choosing this opal from The Natural Gemstone Company means selecting a piece that is both rare and honest. No enhancement means no secret treatments to alter color or clarity, so what you see is what you will cherish. The Australian origin speaks to a legacy of some of the finest opal specimens on earth, and the intense color intensity of this piece places it among the opals that create emotional reactions rather than just admiration. Imagine presenting this opal as a gift, sliding a ring into a dimmed room and watching faces soften as the light catches the stone. Imagine an anniversary where the pendant you give becomes a new family heirloom, its colors tied to stories and laughter. Because the gem is eye clean, you can wear it close every day or save it for moments that matter, knowing that its polish and cut were chosen to show the opal at its most beautiful.

If you are imagining settings, I can suggest options that honor the stone without overpowering it, from a delicate halo that adds a whisper of sparkle, to a simple bezel that allows the opal to float on the skin and speak for itself. At The Natural Gemstone Company we treat each piece as the beginning of a story, and we are here to help you decide how this Semi Black Opal will live in your life. Our team can provide additional photos, help with selecting metal and setting styles, and advise on care so that the opal keeps its glow for years to come. Reach out and let us guide you, and let this 2.16 carat cushion shape opal become the gem that marks a turning point in your story, a small luminous proof of a moment you will want to remember.