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2.45 Ct. Multi Color Boulder Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K830 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.71 Width: 8.6 Height: 3.62 |
Weight: | 2.45 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Freeform |
Cut: | Polished |
Cutting style: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $360 |
There are few gems that carry the same sense of quiet wonder and timeless story as opal, and in particular the Australian Boulder Opal. For centuries opal has been admired for the way it seems to hold a secret light within, a play of color that moves as the wearer moves. Ancient cultures found meaning in these flashes of color, and collectors through the ages have prized opal for its singular ability to capture both fire and depth. This freeform multi color opal is part of that long lineage, a piece that evokes landscape and legend, and invites a connection to the natural world that is as old as the earth itself.
This specimen is a 2.45 carat, opaque Boulder Opal, presented in a freeform shape with dimensions of 10.71 x 8.60 x 3.62 mm. The cut is polished to reveal intense color intensity across a spectrum of greens, blues, and warm orange flashes, and the finish is an excellent polish that allows each hue to breathe and shift with light. Origin is Australia, and the stone has no enhancement, which preserves the raw authenticity and makes it a true gem for the discerning collector. Boulder Opal is known for its resilient ironstone matrix and for patterns that feel both organic and artistically composed. This stone sits comfortably on the boundary between rugged natural beauty and refined gem cutting, ready to be set as a solitary statement or included in a more elaborate design that celebrates its unique contours.
Owning this opal is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, a choice to hold a small piece of geological history in an object that will last for generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand how rare it is to find a specimen with such balanced color play, structural integrity, and finish. When you bring this Boulder Opal into your collection you are acquiring not only a visual treasure but also a story of meticulous selection, careful cutting, and ethical provenance. It is a gem that rewards thoughtful setting and careful wear, and that will evolve with the life of the owner. For those who value legacy and the continuity of craft, this opal represents both an heirloom and a tangible investment in artistry and nature.
