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2.51 Ct. Boulder Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K12763 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.9 Width: 8.11 Height: 3.22 |
Weight: | 2.51 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Not Applicable |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $790 |
In the vast and storied world of gemstones, few stones ignite the imagination quite like opals. Beloved for their kaleidoscopic color display and spiritual significance, opals have been enchanting cultures across the globe for centuries. At The Natural Gemstone Company, we are proud to offer a particularly exquisite example of this gem's beauty: a captivating 2.51 carat multi-color opal, freshly unearthed from the storied opal fields of Australia. With dimensions of 14.90 x 8.11 x 3.22 mm, this opal beckons with an allure that has transcended time and culture—a testament to nature's infinite artistry.
This opal is distinguished by its elegant opaque quality and fancy shape, delivering a blend of whimsical charm and luxurious sophistication. Its polished surface boasts an intense color intensity that showcases a symphony of hues, rivaling the finest opals from legendary locales. When compared to the ethereal opals of Ethiopia, known for their playful translucence, our Australian opal offers a more grounded aesthetic, punctuating its palette with majestic undertones. Similarly, while the opals from Mexico tend to exhibit fiery warm tones, this opal unfurls a cooler, more diverse rainbow—one that echoes the exotic allure and contrasting vistas of its place of origin.
Australia, and notably its celebrated Lightning Ridge, is revered as the world's opal capital, offering some of the most breathtaking specimens known to connoisseurs. This opal is a crown jewel among Australia's geological wonders, dazzling observers with its harmonious fusion of colors which vary from vivid blues and greens to gentle pinks and purples. Each faceted surface of this tablet cut gem seems to hold whispers of ancient eras when opals were believed to grace the crowns of royalty and embody the loyalty and trust of friendships cemented in past millennia.
As a creation of extraordinary heritage, this opal from The Natural Gemstone Company promises to be more than just a piece of adornment. It is history captured within a brilliant play-of-color, reminding us of the timeless value of nature's creations. When set into a fine piece of jewelry, it has the potential to transform any occasion into a timeless memory, its legacy accentuated by every glance and every compliment it elicits. This opal not only captures the sublime drama of its Australian homeland but also encapsulates a rich legacy that continues to captivate collectors and admirers around the globe.


