Black opal cabochon with red fire, australian opal for fine jewellery, rare multicolour opal, pear cut gemstone for designer ring or pendant

• 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 is a true collector’s opal — a natural black opal from Lightning Ridge with vivid red fire flashing across a clean, pear-shaped surface. Red is the rarest and most valuable play-of-colour in black opals, and this one shows it prominently, backed by secondary sparks of orange, gold, and green. The contrast against the dark base is unmistakable, and the fire is evenly distributed across the entire face — not patchy, not faint, but consistently brilliant from multiple angles.

Though just 0.50 carats, the stone is cut with precision and polish, delivering full-face brightness without dead zones or dull patches. The sleek, modern silhouette and saturated fire make it ideal for high-end custom jewellery — whether you’re setting it in 18k gold, platinum, or a minimalist silver design, it holds its own with no embellishment needed.

This is not a commercial-grade opal. It’s an untreated Lightning Ridge black opal with premium visual properties, perfect for designers or collectors looking for rarity in a wearable form. Pieces with red as the dominant colour are increasingly scarce on the open market — and this one combines colour, shape, and clarity in a way that justifies its price point.

Specifications:

• Weight: 0.50 carats
• Size: 5.34 x 2.96 x 0.56 mm
• Play-of-Colour: Strong red with orange, gold, and green flashes
• Body Tone: Black (dark base)
• Cut: Pear cabochon, highly polished
• Clarity: Minor inclusions, not visible in wear
• Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia
• Treatment: None (100% natural)
• Ideal for: Fine jewellery, collectors, investment pieces

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