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8.16 Ct. Black Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K3414 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 19.76 Width: 14.78 Height: 4.57 |
Weight: | 8.16 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Tablet |
Cutting style: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $4,043 |
This exquisite Black Opal from The Natural Gemstone Company is a striking example of Australian opal artistry, an opaque 8.16 carat pear shape gem that commands attention, measuring 19.76 x 14.78 x 4.57 mm, a tablet cut that presents a sophisticated checkerboard play of color across its surface. The stone offers multi color flashes with dominant greens and blues that shift to flashes of orange and yellow as the light moves, a vivid color intensity that reads brilliantly against its darker base, making it a standout choice for someone seeking a dramatic centerpiece with deep optical depth.
Cut and finish are exceptional, the tablet cut accentuates the mosaic of color patches and creates lively movement, the clarity is graded eye clean when evaluated at eye level so the surface reads flawless to the naked eye, and the polish is excellent delivering a glasslike sheen that enhances the color play and tactile feel. The opal is fully natural with no enhancement, sourced in Australia where some of the finest Black Opals originate, and its opaque body tone amplifies the contrast of the bright color flashes. With its comfortable pear silhouette and dimensions that translate well to a pendant or a ring, the gem lays flat and stable in settings designed to showcase large table faces, giving jewelers and designers a versatile canvas for elegant or bold creations.
As a gem professional at The Natural Gemstone Company I recommend mounting this Black Opal in a low bezel or halo setting to protect the edges while allowing the tablet face to capture maximum light, this stone pairs beautifully with warm metals to enhance amber flashes or cool metals to emphasize blue and green tones. Proper care is simple, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes, clean with a soft cloth and mild soapy water. If you would like additional photos, exact weight verification, or assistance selecting a complementary setting, I am happy to help guide you through options and provide bespoke advice so this rare opal can become a cherished focal piece in your collection.
