3.35 Ct. Black Opal from Australia

Introducing a stunning Black Opal offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, a truly eye catching specimen that combines depth of color with a refined tablet cut, making it equally suitable for collectors and fine jewelry. This single translucent multi color opal weighs 3.35 carat, and its elegant oval shape measures 14.16 by 8.96 by 5.58 mm, dimensions that give it a commanding presence without overwhelming a design. Graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, this opal shows no visible inclusions under normal viewing, and it carries an intense color intensity with flashes of bright green and deep blue that play across its surface. The piece is finished with an excellent polish that brings the play of color to life with a glass like sheen, and the stone is completely untreated, enhancement none, preserving its natural beauty and integrity. Origin Australia is noted, and its provenance from Australian opal fields contributes to the quality and desirability that collectors and designers seek. The tablet cut presents a gently domed profile that emphasizes surface color patches and broad flash, making the most of the opal material while retaining a smooth profile for comfortable wear in many settings.

Looking closely at the visual character of this Black Opal, you will appreciate the way color seems to move with the light, a property opal lovers call play of color. This specimen exhibits deep, saturated blues as a primary backdrop, punctuated by brilliant green flashes that appear as patches and veins across the face of the stone, creating dramatic contrast against the dark body tone characteristic of a true Black Opal. Translucency allows light to penetrate the tablet cut and reflect off internal color structures, producing a rich depth that changes subtly as the viewing angle shifts. The tablet cut, with its lower dome and flatter profile compared to a high cabochon, offers large, open color fields that are ideal for contemporary jewelry designs, while the excellent polish gives those color fields a lively surface reflection, enhancing brilliance and perceived contrast. Whether set in a simple bezel to showcase the opal as a solitary focal point, or paired with accent diamonds to add sparkle and sophistication, this gem reads as both modern and timeless, and its multi color display ensures it complements a range of metal hues and design directions.

From a gemological and practical perspective, this Black Opal represents an attractive balance of rarity, size, and condition. At 3.35 carat, it sits comfortably above many common sizes for opals, offering designers more surface area to showcase the play of color and allowing for bolder settings in rings, pendants, or bespoke statement pieces. The eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level is particularly important with opals, because clarity and the absence of distracting matrix or cracks allow the color to remain the star of the show. The fact that no enhancements have been applied preserves both market integrity and long term stability, because treatments can alter appearance and complicate care. As with all opals, care recommendations are practical and straightforward, opal is more delicate than many gemstones and benefits from protective settings that reduce the risk of knocks and sudden temperature changes, a bezel or low profile setting helps protect the edges and surface, avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, and store the piece away from hard stones to prevent abrasion. For wearing suggestions, this Black Opal is especially alluring in warm willmatch with 18 karat yellow gold for a classic contrast, while white gold or platinum will lend a contemporary, cool backdrop that highlights the green and blue flashes for a crisp modern look.

As a representative of The Natural Gemstone Company, I am pleased to offer this Black Opal with transparent information about its attributes, origin, and condition, and with a readiness to assist you in finding the ideal setting or bespoke design solution. If you would like additional photographs from alternate angles, a short video to better appreciate the shifting play of color, or a professional independent gemological report arranged on request, we can facilitate those services to support your confidence in the purchase. We securely package and insure all shipments, and we are available to advise on mounting options that protect the opal and enhance its beauty, whether the goal is a daily wearable ring or a carefully preserved collector piece. Please reach out with any questions about this 3.35 carat Australian Black Opal, about custom design ideas, or about matching stones and accents, we are here to guide you through materials, settings, and timelines to ensure the finished piece meets your expectations. This Black Opal is a distinctive natural treasure, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on presenting such gems with clear, honest information and attentive service.