Gemstone: Black Opal - 2.23 Cts.. Lightning Ridge. New South Wales, Australia. 10.75 x 9.07 x 3.39 mm. ...

Description

Gemstone: Black Opal - 2.23 Cts.
Lightning Ridge
New South Wales, Australia
10.75 x 9.07 x 3.39 mm

This oval Black Opal from Lightning Ridge displays a deep, moody body tone enlivened by scattered flashes of vivid color. Electric blue and green dominate the surface, punctuated by bright violet and subtle pink highlights that appear like distant sparks against a twilight field. Soft, cloud-like areas within the stone create a layered effect, allowing the play-of-color to emerge with shifting intensity under light. The distribution of color forms a natural, almost celestial pattern across the face. This Australian Opal offers a quietly dramatic and atmospheric presence for collectors drawn to darker, more enigmatic material.

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