Black opal from lightning ridge, australian opal cabochon with vivid blue green play of colour, natural opal for jewellery or collectors

• One-off natural Australian Opal. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.
• Selected for colour, Lightning Ridge provenance, jewellery or art designs. This is a unique opal, once sold, it will not be restocked.
• Photographed in a lightbox or outdoors to showcase the play of colour in the opal

This polished black opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia, shows vibrant blue and green play-of-colour across a classic oval cabochon. With its natural contrast against the dark body tone, this piece offers the intensity and brightness that make Lightning Ridge opals so prized worldwide.

At 1.45 carats, it’s a compact yet eye-catching stone, ideal for jewellery mounting or display. The oval cut enhances its rolling flashes of blue and emerald green, which shift beautifully under light. Free from treatments and fully natural, it’s an authentic Australian opal that carries strong provenance and enduring appeal.

Specifications:

* Mineral: Black Opal
* Weight: 1.45 carats (0.29 g)
* Dimensions: 6.5 × 4.5 mm
* Cut: Oval Cabochon
* Colour: Blue and Green Play-of-Colour
* Body Tone: N1 (darkest base)
* Treatment: None (natural, untreated)
* Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
* Use: Suitable for jewellery or collector display

Metaphysical Properties:

Black opal is often associated with emotional strength, intuition, and clarity of thought. The vivid flashes of blue and green are said to encourage creativity, personal transformation, and inner confidence, while also being linked to protection and grounding energies.

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