Small lightning ridge black opal cabochon, natural black opal, loose australian opal for collectors, green play of colour, 6mm round opal

• 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 rare, natural black opal cabochon from Lightning Ridge, Australia — the most famous black opal source in the world. Although this is a modestly sized piece at around 6mm diameter, it shows clear green play-of-colour against a dark body tone, with flashes of yellow and subtle blue under stronger lighting.

The pattern is more painterly than sharply defined, but the colour coverage is broad across the face and noticeable even in indirect light. In hand, the opal displays an attractive mix of green and gold hues with a soft internal glow that becomes more apparent when angled into the light.

This opal is probably a little too small to be set into jewellery unless used as an accent stone. It’s better suited for collectors who appreciate natural Lightning Ridge opals and want an affordable example with visible play-of-colour.

A good opportunity to own a genuine Australian black opal from the world’s premier locality without the price tag usually associated with larger or brighter specimens.

Specifications:

* Type: Natural solid black opal
* Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
* Weight: 0.5 carats
* Dimensions: Approx. 6mm diameter
* Shape: Round cabochon
* Body Tone: Estimated N5–N6 (semi-dark)
* Brightness: Moderate (3/5)
* Primary Colours: Green, with yellow and faint blue
* Pattern: Broad, painterly play-of-colour across surface
* Treatment: None — 100% natural and untreated

Metaphysical Notes:

Opals are traditionally associated with creativity, intuition, and emotional clarity. Black opals in particular are often linked to protection and grounding, said to enhance resilience during periods of change.

Ref: Opal18