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9.52 Ct. Black Opal from Australia
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Item ID: | K7086 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 22.4 Width: 17.8 Height: 2.99 |
Weight: | 9.52 Ct. |
Color: help | Multi Color |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Tablet |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $150 |
In the heart of Australia, beneath the vast and arid landscapes, lies a treasure waiting to be unveiled. From the depths of the Earth's crust, deep below its weathered surface, emerges a gemstone of poignant beauty. This multi-colored opal, capturing the essence of a thousand sunsets, begins its extraordinary journey here in this remote terrain. For countless years, the rocky crust of the Australian continent incubated this precious stone, quietly sculpting its unique character with every change in geological forces. This odyssey from nature to elegance sets the stage for a regal transformation as the opal makes its way to the hands of skilled artisans.
The 9.52-carat black opal, with its fancy shape, has become a canvas upon which nature paints vivid strokes of color. Its dimensions of 22.40 mm by 17.80 mm, with a depth of 2.99 mm, showcase the opal's magnificent spread of hues, ranging from the deepest blues to vibrant greens, ethereal reds, and radiant yellows. Despite its slightly included clarity, visible to the keenest eye, this gemstone possesses an intense color intensity that captivates and holds the gaze. The tablet cut enhances its multifaceted nature, creating a play of light that dances across the stone's surface, mesmerizing all who behold it.
Once harvested and transported from the Australian wilds to the refinement hubs, this opal undergoes a transformation of elegance by the adept artisans at The Natural Gemstone Company. Here, it receives the devotion and mastery necessary to reveal its full potential, culminating in an excellent polish that brings forth the opal's innate luminescence. Each subtle inclusion within its structure, far from detracting from its beauty, adds depth to the narrative of its creation, bearing the biological and geological history of its home. With great care, this opal has been traveled into its polished form, echoing the whispers of the Australian landscape.
As a black opal, its category within the opal family amplifies its allure, earning it the admiration of jewelers and collectors alike. The rarity of such a gem enchants every setting it graces, destined to transform jewelry into statement pieces that capture both the eyes and the soul. Its presence is impossible to overlook, a celebration of natural artistry that stands distinguished in any adornment it becomes part of. Whether encircled by diamonds or resting in the simplicity of a solo presentation, it imparts boldness to any creation it joins.
At The Natural Gemstone Company, we are honored to continue this opal's journey from its untouched origins to your cherished collection. The gemstone carries with it a legacy of time and nature's perseverance, and within its heart resides the spirit of the Australian outback. This remarkable black opal invites all who encounter it to marvel at its journey, to appreciate the labyrinth of stories it embodies, and ultimately, to become part of its ongoing tale. Such is the power of this gemstone: connection, beauty, and heritage seamlessly bound in a breathtaking spectrum of color.


