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7.21 Ct. Multi Color Cabochon Boulder Opal (Ironstone Opal) from Australia
Item ID: | K848 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 23.82 Width: 6.9 Height: 3.81 |
Weight: | 7.21 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
This 7.21 carat cushion shape boulder opal, Ironstone Opal, from Australia offered by The Natural Gemstone Company stands apart from the common white opals and assembled stones you see in the market, because it combines substantial carat weight with remarkable translucency and intense play of color, all in a naturally untreated piece. The cabochon cutting style maximizes the fire and surface flash, and the excellent polish gives a clean, reflective finish that rivals higher priced black opals while delivering better value. Unlike doublets and triplets that rely on adhesives and assembled layers to simulate depth, this boulder opal is natural with no enhancement, so the color you see is intrinsic and stable. Compared with lab created opals and highly fractured specimens, this stone has a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means it maintains eye appeal and structural soundness without the opaque or cloudy look that diminishes brilliance in lesser material.
The elongated dimensions of 23.82 x 6.90 x 3.81 mm and the thoughtful cushion profile make this gem ideal for designers who want a striking centerpiece that translates well into pendant settings and bespoke rings, offering both presence and wearability. Boulder opals are prized for their ironstone matrix which often lends durability and unique patterning, and this specimen balances that inherent toughness with a translucent body that lets internal flashes of red, green, and blue dance across the surface. When compared to other market options, this piece excels in three practical ways quality, value, and uniqueness, quality because of the careful cabochon cut and polish, value because you get intense color and a substantial carat weight without enhancements, uniqueness because each boulder opal is one of a kind and cannot be perfectly replicated. For collectors and jewelers who prioritize authentic Australian origin and natural beauty, this boulder opal from The Natural Gemstone Company is a superior choice that presents both emotional appeal and long term satisfaction.
