3.46 Ct. Crystal/Jelly Opal from Australia

I am pleased to present a striking translucent Crystal Jelly Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company, a gem that captures light and imagination with calm elegance. This opal weighs 3.46 carats, and it has a freeform shape that measures 17.00 x 11.60 x 2.80 mm. The clarity has been graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, and the polish has been judged excellent, giving the surface a silky sheen that enhances the internal play of color. There are no enhancements applied to this stone, so what you see is wholly natural, straight from Australia, a region celebrated for producing world class opals. The intensity of the color is described as intense, and the translucent Crystal Jelly character of the material allows light to pass through and illuminate the vibrant color flashes from within.

Visually this opal is captivating, with soft pastel body tones that shift as the viewing angle changes, and with predominant flashes of lively green that jump from the surface like living fire. There are also subtle hints of violet and warm orange in certain lights, and the freeform cut complements the natural color pattern rather than forcing symmetry, so the gem feels organic and soulful. Because the piece is translucent, light percolates through the stone and reveals layered color play, which can range from broad patches to more pinfire like specks depending on how the stone is held. The excellent polish ensures that the surface is free of distracting blemishes, and the eye clean clarity grade means that the gem reads as pristine to the naked eye, which is a major advantage for wearable jewelry that will be admired up close.

For setting and design the gentle freeform silhouette of this Crystal Jelly Opal makes it ideal for a custom pendant, where its vertical 17.00 mm length will sit beautifully at the collarbone, or for a statement cocktail ring designed with a protective bezel to preserve the stone. The moderate thickness of 2.80 mm means that the stone will sit comfortably in many mounting styles without appearing low or shallow, and a careful designer can use a warm gold tone to accentuate the orange and green flashes, or a cool white metal to emphasize the crystal clarity and the green spectrum. Because opal is softer than traditional gems, I recommend settings that provide some edge protection, and I advise against aggressive mechanical cleaning methods. Simple cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water is the safest approach, and avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, so the opal remains as vivid and intact as the day it was cut.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the quality and provenance of this Australian Crystal Jelly Opal, and we are happy to provide additional images or to discuss bespoke mounting options if you would prefer a custom setting. The natural origin and the lack of enhancements contribute to the gem value, and the eye clean clarity together with intense color makes this a particularly desirable specimen for collectors and jewelry designers alike. If you have questions about matching this opal with other stones, details about the best metal choices, or specifics about shipping and secure packaging, please contact our team and we will guide you through every step. This opal is a rare moment of subtle brilliance, a tactile and visual pleasure that will transform a design into an heirloom, and we look forward to helping you make it yours.