Black opal gemstone cabochon, blue green fire opal, oval polished opal, loose opal for jewellery, lightning ridge opal gift

• 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

A natural black opal cabochon with vibrant blue and green play-of-colour; perfect for setting into fine jewellery. This Australian opal has been carefully cut and polished into an oval shape, with a domed surface that brings out its fire under strong lighting. No artificial treatments, no synthetics — this is authentic Lightning Ridge opal.

This piece offers great value for those looking to work with a solid opal from a world-famous locality. While modest in size, the colour play is concentrated and eye-catching, with directional flashes that shift under movement. Its proportions make it especially suitable for use in a pendant or ring design. Whether you’re a jeweller seeking something authentic, or a collector after a small but striking specimen, this opal won’t disappoint.

Specifications:

* Weight: Approx. 0.72 ct
* Dimensions: Approx. 9.6 x 5.6 mm
* Cut: Polished cabochon, oval shape
* Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia
* Treatment: None
* Colour Play: Blue and green fire with directional flash
* Backing: Natural solid (not a doublet or triplet)

Metaphysical Properties:

Black opals are traditionally associated with emotional clarity and heightened intuition. Believed to bring protection and amplify inner truth, they’re used in energy work for connecting to one’s deepest self. The bright flashes in dark body tone symbolise light through shadow; a potent tool for transformation.

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