2.35 Ct. Cabochon Semi-Black Opal from Ethiopia

From a remote pocket in the Ethiopian highlands this 2.35 carat oval shape yellow opal began its remarkable journey. Local artisanal miners uncovered a vein of rare Semi Black Opal lodged in volcanic matrix, and only a handful of translucent nodules displayed the intense color that makes this gem exceptional. At The Natural Gemstone Company we received the rough after a careful selection process, each piece hand inspected and catalogued, then transported under secure chain of custody to our studio. There skilled lapidaries devoted hours to reveal the inner glow of the stone, shaping it into a cabochon cut that measures 11.28 x 8.44 x 5.86 mm, producing a silky domed surface and an excellent polish. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is eye clean, the color intensity is intense, and importantly there has been no enhancement, preserving the opal in its natural state and confirming its origin in Ethiopia.

This Semi Black Opal is a private encounter with scarcity and refinement, an invitation to join an elite circle who can own a genuinely unique natural treasure. Its translucent body and vivid yellow presence combine with a classic oval silhouette to offer a wearable statement that remains intimate yet unmistakable, a stone that reads like a signature rather than a commodity. Every stage of its passage from mine to market was managed to ensure authenticity and exclusivity, from ethical sourcing in Ethiopia to the hands that cut and polish, and to the certification by The Natural Gemstone Company that accompanies this offering. With only a very small number of stones of this type and quality available worldwide ownership confers distinction, and for the collector seeking a piece without enhancement that communicates taste and discretion this 2.35 carat yellow Semi Black Opal is reserved for discerning clients who demand rare, original beauty.