{"title":"Crystal Opal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover crystal opal, the rarest expression of transparency in the opal world, where light doesn't simply reflect from the stone, it passes directly through it, carrying colour with it as it moves. At Opal Hub Australia, we source crystal opal exclusively from the Lightning Ridge fields, including Corcoran, Grawin and the town opal fields, offering serious collectors, geologists and connoisseurs access to a variety of opal defined not by what sits within it, but by what moves through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColour in opal is produced by diffraction through microscopic silica spheres, and it is sphere size that determines which colour appears, larger spheres diffract red, the rarest colour and the most difficult to form without structural flaw, while the smallest spheres diffract blue and violet, the opposite structural extreme. In crystal opal, this effect is magnified by the stone's transparency itself, colour doesn't sit on a dark background, it floats and shifts within the stone as light passes through, making the underlying diffraction visibly dynamic in a way no other opal variety can display. Pattern adds a further layer of rarity again, Lightning Ridge produces a specific, limited set of named patterns, harlequin, flagstone, straw, rolling flash, broad flash, patterns not found in this combination anywhere else opal is mined. A crystal opal that combines true transparency, structural colour rarity and genuine pattern is a stone that required exceptionally precise conditions to form at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stone for Those Who Understand Clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere black opal is prized for depth, crystal opal is prized for the opposite, transparency, and the extraordinary technical difficulty of a stone that must be flawless enough to let light pass through cleanly while still holding a genuine, saturated play of colour. Few stones achieve both simultaneously. Those that do belong in serious collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Genuine Crystal Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCrystal Opal Rings\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Opal Pendants and Necklaces\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Opal Earrings\u003cbr\u003eLoose Crystal Opal\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Opal Rough and Rubbed Opal\u003cbr\u003eCrystal Opal Parcels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery piece offered here has been personally selected, not simply for transparency, but for the rare combination of clarity, structural colour rarity and pattern that defines exceptional crystal opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Our Crystal Opal Is Sourced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery stone is sourced directly from the Lightning Ridge fields, including Corcoran, Grawin and the town opal fields. Direct sourcing means every piece carries genuine, verifiable provenance, an assurance rarely available elsewhere in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Serious Collectors Pursue Crystal Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA body tone defined by true transparency, rare among precious opal varieties\u003cbr\u003eColour driven by genuine structural rarity, red and blue at opposite extremes of sphere size, made visibly dynamic by the stone's clarity\u003cbr\u003eA limited, specific set of named patterns found nowhere else in this combination\u003cbr\u003eNaturally mined direct from Lightning Ridge, with full provenance\u003cbr\u003eA completely unique gemstone, no two ever alike\u003cbr\u003eGenuine geological rarity, not manufactured scarcity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Opportunity Few Are Offered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo own genuine crystal opal from Lightning Ridge is to hold a stone that required exceptionally rare conditions to form at all, clarity, structural colour rarity and pattern, together, in the same specimen. Very few people will ever have the opportunity to hold, let alone own, a stone that achieves all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Opal for the Discerning Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you are a geologist drawn to the precise conditions required for true transparency, a collector building toward technical mastery of the field, or simply someone who recognises brilliance when it moves through a stone rather than merely sitting on its surface, our crystal opal collection offers a genuinely rare category within an already rare gemstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquire With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Opal Hub Australia, every piece of crystal opal we offer is sourced directly from the Lightning Ridge fields, carrying the same standard of authenticity and provenance across our entire collection. Browse our crystal opal collection and discover a stone that doesn't just hold colour, it lets you see straight through to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rough-opal-parcel-7-ct","title":"469.75ct Raw Crystal Nobby Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are pieces you acquire and pieces you discover. This is the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 469.75ct raw Lightning Ridge crystal nobby, straight out of the ground. Teal, cyan, blue, green and violet play of colour rolling deep through the body of the opal. Beneath all of it, a red glow that radiates through the crystal like light through stained glass. This is not surface brightness. The colour lives inside this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt opens from multiple angles. Surface windows on different faces of the stone each reveal a different world. The flagstone pattern organises itself across the face in defined plates and vertical bars — and there is something almost architectural about what you find when you look closely. A rhythmic structure, like the curve of a smile caught in silica and light. The colour rolls and shifts as the light moves across it. It is the kind of detail that stops people mid-sentence. A reminder of what nature is capable of when left to its own devices over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt has not been cleaned. What you are seeing here is the floor, not the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCrystal nobbies of this size with flagstone pattern, colour coverage and depth of this quality are genuinely rare. Most large specimens carry potch or ironstone that dilutes what the opal is doing. This piece does not hide. Every angle earns its attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a collector's acquisition. A display piece. Something that improves with time and attention. Once cleaned, this specimen will reveal more of what it already clearly holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52801830781204,"sku":"OHA-26-SP-0002","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal11-v1.jpg?v=1778559724"},{"product_id":"13-3-ct-n2-finished-black-opal-copy","title":"13.25 ct N6 Finished Crystal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis freeform crystal opal carries a genuine three dimensional pattern through a high dome, double sided cut. Each face displays its own distinct pattern. A red glow runs through the body tone, a clear indicator of crystal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCrystal opal of this size and clarity is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen, blue and purple move across and through the three dimensional flagstone pattern, embellished with chaff and facing brilliantly from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSet as a pendant with a spinning mount to showcase both faces, paired with accent stones, this piece becomes something that exists nowhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52816739107092,"sku":"OHA-26-CO-0001","price":13250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal5-v2.jpg?v=1783338927"},{"product_id":"12-4ct-matching-pair-black-opal-nobby-rubs","title":"12.5ct Fiery Pinfire Nobby Pair","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA matching pair of Pinfire Floral Patterned Lightning Ridge dark Nobby rubs, 12.4ct combined weight, 9.2ct and 3.2ct, cut from the same pocket in the Quality Field, Corcoran. These two were destined to shine together forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eB3 brightness sits across an N6 dark body tone, pinfire lighting up both stones. The larger piece runs dominant in bright orange and yellow, while the smaller stone shifts that same colour forward into a vermillion orange to red, a spectacle that appears never to be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese stones shine from every angle, on all the time. Potential sits wide open here, a pendant and ring set, a his and hers pairing, or whatever the pair is destined to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817674469652,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0018","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/pair_nobby_rub.jpg?v=1787710140"},{"product_id":"7-1ct-n7-light-crystal-nobby-corcoran","title":"7.1ct N7 Light Corcoran Crystal Nobby","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn outstanding crystal nobby from the Quality Field, Corcoran, 7.1ct, B3 brightness, N7 light body tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePink runs across the whole stone, dominant at the top and exploding outward from that point as the epicentre of the colour, with orange, gold and yellow moving through as the orange shifts toward yellow, alongside green and a purpley blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe face undulates as it is still only just rough rubbed, with more work needed to bring out its best. There is scope here to keep it as a whole stone or split it into a smaller and larger stone as a matching pair, depending on your read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe quality of this gem is best seen in the video, with the play of colour, clarity, brightness and multicolour all on display, along with a red glow that passes through the body of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52826281771284,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0003","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/crysrub1.jpg?v=1787710528"},{"product_id":"bright-lightning-ridge-opal-sunset","title":"9.40ct Lightning Ridge Sunset | 9.4ct","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome colour combinations exist in theory. This one is once in a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 9.40ct N7 light base crystal opal rough. The colour reads like a Lightning Ridge sunset. Vermilion at the base, with orange and goldy yellow fire burning over the top of it. Lilac and green interlaid through the same body, all firing simultaneously, all shifting as the stone moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is not a stone that shows one colour and calls it done. Every turn reveals something different. The silica spheres responsible for this display have produced a colour sequence that nature does not repeat on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSand is present on the back and then it is gone. The face is clean. What you are seeing here is what is already present before a cutter has touched it. This thing is going to cut a gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52829833429268,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0005","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal7-v1.jpg?v=1783330631"},{"product_id":"23-4ct-lightning-ridge-seam-opal-rough","title":"23.4ct Dark Lightning Ridge Seam Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA seam opal from Lightning Ridge, 23.4ct, N5 dark body tone, B2 moderately bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eElectric purple and blue move through the stone, which appears to have a rolling element to it, as well as some other pattern structure sitting within, teeth like formations visible through the pattern, smiling at us. A cheeky red bar sits underneath, between the main bar and the potch, only showing itself as the stone moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf that electric purple current faces forward once cut, this stone has the potential to move up to a B3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934345978132,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0012","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Dark_Blue_Seam_Opal_rough.jpg?v=1788260597"},{"product_id":"6-5ct-bright-seam-opal-parcel","title":"6.5ct Bright Lightning Ridge Seam Parcel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA parcel of Lightning Ridge seam opal, 6.5ct total weight, showing bright flashes of red, orange, yellow, green and blue across the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis material is already super bright and stands to pop even harder once a black base is added, the multicolour lifted further against it. The size and thickness lend themselves well to doublets or inlay work, though there is scope to cut it as well depending on what the cutter is after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA parcel built for a cutter looking to get the most from thin, bright material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934351548692,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0017","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Bright_Seam_Opal_Parcel.jpg?v=1788260597"},{"product_id":"5ct-mulga-seam-opal-rainbow-ring-pendant-stone","title":"5ct Small Mulga Seam Opal with Bright Teeth","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 5ct Mulga seam opal with a rainbow smile broadcasting from its body outward for the world to see. Bright morphing rainbow colour rolls through the body of this small stone with genuine power, shifting under any light, sure to produce remarkable colour under any light and catching everyone's gaze from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompact enough for a small pendant feature or a genuine flattering ringstone, this piece proves the point. Further evidence that they don't have to be big in the Ridge. A stone that speaks volumes far beyond its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934365507860,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0021","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/MulgaSingleSmallwithTeeth.jpg?v=1788308533"},{"product_id":"5-75ct-bright-multicolour-crystal-opal-parcel","title":"5.75ct Bright Multicolour Crystal Opal Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThey Don’t Have To Be Big In The Ridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright 5.75ct four-piece Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal parcel showing N9 Body Tone indicators and B3 Brightness indicators through the natural skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven before further working, Multicolour is visible across the faces, with stronger flashes showing around the sides. The Crystal material carries good transparency, allowing the Colour to push through with plenty of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces show exactly why Lightning Ridge Opal doesn’t need size to make an impact. Bright, kicky material with plenty of punch and strong potential for lively ring stones or smaller finished pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (no particular order)\u003cbr\u003eStone 1: 9.69 × 8.51 × 4.25 | Stone 2: 12.06 × 8.99 × 3.34 | Stone 3: 9.74 × 7.7 × 3.49 | Stone 4: 10.28 × 9.98 × 2.48 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011582808340,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0006","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/4_Piece_Crystal_Opal_Parcel.jpg?v=1788260595"},{"product_id":"2-4ct-lightning-ridge-dark-crystal-nobby-flagstone-chaff-pattern","title":"2.4ct Lightning Ridge Dark Crystal Nobby | Flagstone Chaff Pattern","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 2.4ct Lightning Ridge Dark Crystal Nobby, round, N5 dark, B3 brightness. Electric green, dull green and purple sit in a flagstone chaff pattern, with metallic hues that shine even in low light. A sand issue runs through the back, slightly visible through the front, so factor that in when working the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA perfect little ring size or pendant, whether you make a doublet or keep it as a solid. Genuinely that old school type of opal, pattern and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577282199828,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0012","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/2.4CTCrystalDarkRub.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"6-85ct-lightning-ridge-crystal-nobby-rub-moss-pattern","title":"6.85ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobby Rub | Moss Pattern","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 6.85ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobby Rub, N7 light, B2 brightness, medium to high dome. A base green sits beneath a lime green that reaches forward towards you, and at the end of that reach, orange fire lifts off the tips at the right angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoasting a consistent moss pattern, there's also an enlightening purple lilac that runs throughout the levels and layers of the colours and dome. Keep it as a freeform, or shape it into a conventional cut to suit the buyer's desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577283510548,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0013","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/6.85ctCrystalNobbyOpalRub.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"10-65ct-black-crystal-opal-rough-lightning-ridge","title":"10.65ct Black Crystal Opal Rough | Lightning Ridge Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 10.65ct Lightning Ridge black crystal Opal Nobby, broken through the mining process, exposing the witch's hat at the centre. N3, B3 indicators. Blue and cyan fire through the face. Slice it up for some smaller pendants or ring stones. A bit of sand visible inside. Watch the video for the full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577294422292,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0034","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/10.65ctBrightBlueNobbyOpal.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"crystal-mirage-272-80ct-lightning-ridge-smoky-crystal-nobby-rough","title":"Crystal Mirage | 272.80ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobby Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable 272.80ct Lightning Ridge Smoky Crystal Nobby Rough with dimensions of 49.34 × 37.32 × 30.92 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial natural crystal nobby displays captivating holographic colour movement within the visible colour bar, creating a unique optical effect as light interacts with the stone from different angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoky crystal body provides a distinctive natural backdrop, displaying tonal transitions from deeper Purple through lighter Blue and into Green hues. Within this body, the holographic colour bar reveals striking Magenta and Green colour movement, creating depth, contrast and a mesmerising visual effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural crystal structure and substantial size make this an exceptional collector specimen, while also offering the experienced cutter the opportunity to uncover its full potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge natural Crystal Nobbies with this combination of size, character and unusual optical movement are rarely encountered from Lightning Ridge. This piece represents the unique geological beauty and individuality that makes Lightning Ridge opal so sought after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable opportunity for the collector or cutter seeking a substantial natural crystal piece with genuine character, specimen appeal and future potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583201214740,"sku":"OHA-26-SP-0005","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal10-v2_12fceff1-e730-4f1e-b628-7dcb5b408e31.jpg?v=1784636918"},{"product_id":"celestial-depth-42-60ct-n5-dark-crystal-lightning-ridge-opal-rough","title":"Celestial Depth | 42.60ct N5 Dark Crystal Lightning Ridge Opal Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the visible windows within the crystal, this exceptional specimen offers a glimpse into a world of Blue, Green and Purple colour moving through the body of the stone. Dark body tone indicators, rolling flash, three-dimensional colour play and a captivating 3D Flagstone Chaff pattern reveal the extraordinary character present within the material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rolling flash creates the impression of colour travelling through the crystal, bursting outward from within rather than simply resting on the surface. As the stone moves, different areas come alive, revealing depth, movement and new transitions through the material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural 3D Flagstone Chaff structure creates remarkable character, with pattern and colour interacting throughout the crystal. Its substantial proportions provide excellent potential for a statement gemstone, whether as a distinctive ring or pendant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean Dark Crystal Opal of this size and character is exceptionally uncommon from Lightning Ridge. With its depth, movement and shade performance, this is a remarkable example of the unique beauty found within Lightning Ridge crystal material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity for the experienced cutter or collector seeking genuine character, internal movement and significant potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. 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Through parts of the colour bar, there are also darker Body Tone indications, with the potential for some material to cut toward Dark or even Black Opal depending on how each stone opens up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nobbies remain intact, leaving plenty for the cutter to assess and explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree videos are included to show the full parcel and individual stones in greater detail. Please watch all three for the clearest view of the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666139087124,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0036","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/IMG_9549.jpg?v=1791801874"},{"product_id":"31-8ct-coocaran-crystal-nobby-rough-opal","title":"31.8 ct Lightning Ridge Coocoran Crystal Nobby Rough Opal | Blue \u0026 Violet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 31.8 ct Coocaran Crystal Nobby Rough Opal from Lightning Ridge, with Blue and Violet flashes dancing through its natural skin. It looks clean, with a matrix cap adding to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full, rounded belly gives this Nobby substantial depth and potential for a generous high dome. Its consistent appearance all the way around also offers the possibility of a double-sided stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent indicators sit around N7 Body Tone and B1 Brightness through the skin, which softens the colour beneath. The material may brighten with further exposure, though the final result is still to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video we attempt to show you under the cap where the best colour is often found and you can see it looks brighter there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively Crystal Nobby with natural character and appeal as both rough opal and a specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795405504788,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0061","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/31.8CTBright1Light7CrystalNobbyRoughOpal2.jpg?v=1793005792"},{"product_id":"70-7ct-coocoran-crystal-nobby-rough-opal","title":"70.7 ct Coocoran Crystal Nobby Rough Opal | Aqua, Green and Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 70.7 ct Coocoran Crystal Nobby Rough Opal showing light Blue and Aqua colour. The cool flashes stand out through two exposed windows in the surrounding host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose Crystal windows connect, with light passing through the Nobby from one side to the other. It offers a glimpse into the material within, adding depth and interest beyond the colour visible at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent indicators sit around N7 Light Body Tone and B2 Brightness, or moderately bright. A substantial Crystal Nobby with more to explore beneath the host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the video for a closer look at both windows and the light passing through the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67800325456148,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0043","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/70.7CTLight7Bright2CrystalNobbyRough.jpg?v=1793005792"},{"product_id":"32-9ct-coocoran-black-crystal-nobby-rough-opal","title":"32.9 ct Coocoran Black Crystal Nobby Rough Opal | Electric Blue and Deep Violet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 32.9 ct Black Crystal Nobby from a quality field in Coocoran, showing rich Blue and deep Violet through its intact natural skin. The Crystal gives the colour a sense of depth, with electric flashes that come alive as the piece turns in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe photographed this one from three angles because the colour kept giving us another view worth capturing. Each reveals a different part of its fascinating display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slight hint of Green shows beneath the matrix cap, typically where this field reveals its best colour. It offers another glimpse of the possibilities, although you won’t know what’s there until it’s explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently classified B2 Brightness and N4 Black Body Tone. With the natural skin still obscuring some of the display, there is hope for the colour and Brightness to lift further as it is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thick piece, offering potential for a generous dome if the material yields well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sand inclusion runs across the long flat face, with its depth and extent still to be explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the video to see it light up from different angles and make your own assessment of the material and its possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67920696738068,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0050","price":875.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/32.9Bright2Black4CrystalNobbyOpal1.jpg?v=1793005793"},{"product_id":"101ct-light-crystal-nobby-opal-specimen","title":"101 ct Light Crystal Nobby Opal Specimen | Naturally Formed Collector’s Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome Nobbies are worth appreciating exactly as they are. This 101 ct Light Crystal Opal is one of them, with a beautifully formed body and a distinctive natural cap that make it a textbook example of Nobby formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue flashes through the Crystal, with hints of Violet adding to the display. Its generous size and thickness give it real presence, with plenty to enjoy as you turn it in the light and spend time studying its natural contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently classified B2 Brightness and N7 Light Body Tone, with potential for a darker body within. This field often reveals its best colour beneath the cap, offering another reason to wonder what might be waiting underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one sits in a category of its own for its natural beauty, with value in the formation as well as the Opal itself. Its next owner could explore what lies beneath, or simply appreciate it as a collector’s specimen. Either way, this Nobby already offers something special without going near a wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67920711811348,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0045","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/101.03CTBright2dark6NobbyCrystalroughOpalSpecimen1.jpg?v=1793005792"},{"product_id":"15-95ct-coocoran-dark-crystal-nobby-rough-opal","title":"15.95 ct Coocoran Dark Crystal Nobby Rough Opal | Blue, Purple and Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 15.95 ct Dark Crystal Nobby from a quality field in Coocoran, showing rich Blue, Purple, Green and flashes of lighter Blue with a beautiful three dimensional Pattern. The colour has depth within the Crystal, giving you plenty to appreciate as the light catches different parts of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing at least B3 Brightness in its current form, this is lively material held within its Dog Rock host. The two exposed sections belong to one continuous Crystal formation, with sand running through the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat sand makes two smaller stones the more likely direction, potentially a pair of ring stones or similar pieces. The appeal is in the quality of the colour and Pattern within those sections, with the final shapes and sizes to be discovered as the material is worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a cutter with intermediate experience or above and the patience to take their time. A Nobby that rewards close study and a measured approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67920726262036,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0049","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/15.95CTDark5Bright3CrystalNobbyRough.jpg?v=1793005792"}],"url":"https:\/\/opalhubau.com\/collections\/crystal-opal.oembed?page=2","provider":"Opal Hub Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}