3.61 Ct. Boulder Opal from Australia

There is a soft, secret light that lives beneath the surface of this stone, a small universe of color that seems to breathe and move when held to the sun, a private aurora for the hand that loves it. This is a Boulder Opal of quiet drama, an opaque, oval shaped multi color opal weighing 3.61 carat, cut in a tablet style that lays its colors flat and wide like a painted sky. The play of color is intense, a deep and persistent life in blues, greens, and warm flashes that appear and withdraw like tide and moon. The polish is excellent, so each shift of light reads like a line of music on the tongue of the gem, and the overall finish is crafted to sing when set in gold or silver. From the first glance this gem asks to be cherished, not simply owned, and invites the wearer into a small, daily ritual of wonder.

Measured and shaped with care, the dimensions of this opal are 13.37 x 9.53 x 3.89 mm, a comfortable scale that balances presence with elegance. Its clarity grade is slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and those gentle inclusions are a map of origin, an honest fingerprint that speaks to the stone being alive and natural rather than manufactured. There has been no enhancement, the color is wholly the work of earth and time, and the tablet cut lets the internal fire present itself across a broad plane. As a Boulder Opal it is a child of ironstone, carrying a subtle matrix that adds depth and a touch of raw landscape to the gem, lending both character and resilience. This dual nature makes it ideal for sentimental pieces that will be worn and loved, a stone that endures both in beauty and in body.

To bring this jewel to you, The Natural Gemstone Company honors a commitment that is as important as the gem itself, a promise that each piece in your collection will be sourced with conscience. This opal comes from Australia, from regions where small scale miners and local communities sustain traditions of careful extraction. We work to ensure traceability along the supply chain, fair compensation for the people who bring the stones to light, and low impact practices that respect the land that yields such wonders. No enhancement means no alteration to the natural signal of the opal, and that decision is part of a larger ethical aesthetic, a preference for authenticity over artifice. By choosing this Boulder Opal you choose a piece whose beauty is matched by a story of stewardship, a gem that is mindful by provenance and honest in appearance.

For the conscious collector this opal sits comfortably among treasures that tell stories, pieces chosen for meaning rather than mere display. It will make a tender, unconventional engagement jewel for lovers who prefer a private sky to a public diamond, a pendant that rests near the heart to be kissed by breath and warmth, or a ring to mark a milestone with color that changes as life changes. Its size and tablet cut allow for creative settings that showcase the play of color, and its natural matrix invites designers to embrace texture as well as light. Care is simple and loving, clean with a soft cloth and gentle soap when needed, keep away from harsh chemicals and extreme heat to preserve the surface and the natural structure. When you place this opal in your collection you are choosing more than a gem, you are choosing a companion with a history, a landscape folded into its heart, a piece presented with the care and ethics of The Natural Gemstone Company, and a jewel that will carry your moments forward with quiet, luminous grace.