2.27 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

From the red earth of Australia to the gentle light of your hand, this Crystal Jelly Opal has a story that begins long before it became a jewel. Formed in the quiet of ancient sedimentary basins, where silica rich waters seeped into cracks and cavities, this opal is a product of patient geological artistry. In those strata, microscopic spheres of silica stacked and settled, trapping tiny pockets of water and light, creating the internal lattice that now throws that remarkable play of color. Australian fields are famous for producing the most compelling opals in the world, and miners there have long followed the seams of color through overburden and shale, sometimes with hand tools and sometimes with careful mechanized methods, always guided by an intimate knowledge of the land. The Crystal Jelly Opal type speaks to a clarity and translucence that allows color to float from within like sunlight in water, and this particular stone carries the quiet dignity of its origin, a gem born of time, pressure, and patient craft.

When you examine this piece from The Natural Gemstone Company, the specifics tell the tale of thoughtful selection and expert finishing. This is one beautiful translucent 2.27 carat oval shape multi color opal, with dimensions of 11.46 x 7.53 x 3.72 mm. The tablet cut gives it a soft, low profile silhouette that celebrates the internal color without overwhelming the setting, and its clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means it is exceptionally clean to the casual observer while retaining the natural character that makes each opal unique. The color intensity is intense, with flashes of greens and blues and hints of violet that shift as the stone moves, and the polish is excellent, allowing each play of color to breathe freely across the surface. There has been no enhancement, this opal is wholly natural, no treatment, no dye, no resin filling, simply the raw artistry of nature refined by human hands. Identified as a Crystal Jelly Opal from Australia, it offers that rare combination of translucence and vivid internal fire that collectors and designers seek, a small landscape of color captured within 2.27 carats.

The journey from rough to finished gem is part science and part gentle intuition, and that passage is reflected in the way this opal now sits ready to become an heirloom. After extraction, the rough was carefully examined, oriented to maximize the play of color, and shaped into an oval tablet that reads beautifully in both flat and elevated settings. The cutter preserved the opal body and centered the most compelling color patches, creating a face that offers broad flashes rather than isolated pinpoints, which is ideal for pendants, solitaire rings, or bespoke creations where the gem is given room to speak. Culturally, opal has carried meanings across continents from hope and creativity to protection, and Australian opal in particular is woven into local stories that honor the land and its resources. Within a piece of jewelry, this opal will respond to light and movement, revealing new patterns and moods, a living gem that invites touch and attention. From The Natural Gemstone Company we recommend settings that offer a low bezel or a subtle prong arrangement to protect the tablet profile while allowing light to enter the stone from the sides, and we suggest care that avoids sudden temperature shifts and harsh chemicals, using only gentle cleaning with warm water and a soft cloth. If you would like assistance imagining a bespoke setting, or want additional photos under different lighting to see the full range of green and blue flashes, we are happy to guide you through the options, because every opal is a conversation between earth and light, and this Crystal Jelly Opal is ready to become the centerpiece of your next creation.