Natural black opal cabochon, pear cut australian opal, lightning ridge opal with vivid blue fire, opal for pendant, rare gemstone

• 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 natural black opal cabochon was mined from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, home to some of the world’s most prestigious opals. Featuring a confirmed N1 body tone, this piece displays intense royal blue flashes that ripple across its dark surface under direct light. The shape is a well-polished asymmetric pear cut, making it ideal for a pendant or high-end custom jewellery project.

The surface shows a sharp polish and mirror-like clarity, with no visible inclusions or structural flaws. The blue fire is directional, meaning the intensity shifts depending on the viewing angle and lighting which is iconic of authentic Lightning Ridge opal. It’s compact enough to work beautifully in delicate jewellery settings while offering collectors a certified piece from one of the rarest opal localities globally.

Whether you’re looking to create a unique necklace, expand a gem collection, or offer a meaningful gift to an opal enthusiast, this piece offers rarity, vibrance, and provenance without overstated claims.

Specifications:

* Type: Natural Black Opal
* Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
* Body Tone: N1 (confirmed)
* Play-of-Colour: Intense blue fire, no green or violet
* Cut: Pear cabochon
* Polish: Excellent, no visible inclusions
* Transparency: Opaque
* Weight: 1.4 carats (0.28g)
* Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.7 x 0.6 mm

Ref No: Opal2