{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover our latest arrivals, genuine opal freshly sourced from the Lightning Ridge fields, including Corcoran, Grawin and the town opal fields, added here before it's sorted into its permanent home across the site. At Opal Hub Australia, this is where every new stone lands first, black opal, dark opal, crystal opal, rough, rubs, parcels and finished jewellery, and where the strongest material is often seen before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExceptional stones rarely wait. Colour driven by genuine structural rarity, red and blue sitting at opposite extremes of sphere size, and Lightning Ridge's specific, limited set of named patterns, harlequin, flagstone, straw, rolling flash, broad flash, pictorial, don't come through in volume. When something genuinely rare surfaces, it moves quickly. This collection gives serious buyers first access, rather than relying on catching it after it's already been placed within a category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Our Latest Arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew Black Opal\u003cbr\u003eNew Dark Opal\u003cbr\u003eNew Crystal Opal\u003cbr\u003eNew Rough and Rubbed Opal\u003cbr\u003eNew Opal Parcels\u003cbr\u003eNew Jewellery Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery piece is sourced directly from the Lightning Ridge fields and listed here as soon as it's ready to sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Check New Arrivals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFirst access to genuinely new material as it's sourced\u003cbr\u003eThe fastest way to see exceptional colour and pattern before it moves\u003cbr\u003eNaturally mined, direct from Lightning Ridge, no delay between sourcing and listing\u003cbr\u003eGenuine geological rarity, not manufactured scarcity\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for serious collectors building a collection with intent\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, everything listed here is sourced directly from the Lightning Ridge fields, carrying the same standard of authenticity and provenance across our entire collection. Check back regularly, and buy direct from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancestor-cretaceous-opalised-shark-tooth","title":"\"The Ancestor\" Cretaceous Opalised Fossil Shark Tooth","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome fossils engage the imagination. This one promises to hold you captive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"The Ancestor\" is an opalised Cretaceous shark tooth recovered from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. It belongs to the family Otodontidae, the direct ancestral lineage of Megalodon, the largest shark to have ever lived. The specimen is attributed to Cretalamna, an apex predator that ruled the seas of the Cretaceous period. Think of it as the great white shark of its era. Ferocious, relentless, built for dominance. Three rows of teeth grew outward simultaneously, rotating forward as the outer teeth were lost. A system engineered for continuous, unrelenting predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Lightning Ridge the picture is different. During the Cretaceous period this region was a freshwater to near shore coastal environment, not open ocean. Cretalamna was an ocean hunter. When it came into these freshwater hunting grounds it was pursuing prey. On one of those rare incursions, it shed this tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat alone makes it unusual. What makes it singular is the opalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOtodontid teeth have been found in Western Australia. They have not been found opalised at Lightning Ridge. This is the only known example. It has been examined by specialist palaeontologists and is the subject of ongoing academic research. There is nothing else like it in the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tooth itself is complete and exceptionally preserved. The wide curved root with its two pronounced lobes and angular pointed base is characteristic of Cretalamna and consistent with an adult specimen. Based on the morphology and size, the shark this tooth belonged to is estimated at three metres or more in body length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis animal hunted through waters that are now desert. What it left behind survived the unimaginable passage of time, transformed by the earth itself into something extraordinary, and emerged from the ground at Lightning Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe rarity of what you are looking at cannot be overstated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eContact us to enquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52330072572180,"sku":"OHA-26-OF-0001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Photoroom_20260210_231147.jpg?v=1783073212"},{"product_id":"4-55ct-n3-b3-lightning-ridge-black-opal-jigsaw-flagstone-pattern","title":"4.55ct N3 Lightning Ridge Black Opal | B3 Brightness | Jigsaw Flagstone Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 4.55ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal with an N3 Black Body Tone, B3 Brightness and dimensions of 13.87 × 12.45 × 3.96 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Jigsaw, Flagstone and Chaff pattern runs across the face, with rich blue and purple beneath flashes of gold, yellow, green, orange and red. Natural Potch lines thread through the pattern, adding definition and character as the colour shifts across different angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of two sister stones cut from the same pocket, giving this stone a rare and direct connection to its matching 6.05ct counterpart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52380419621140,"sku":"OHA-26-BO-0001","price":8190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal2-v2_5a51dfbe-55d2-4eda-97b2-9c0c0312a5e6.jpg?v=1783310989"},{"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":"necklace-figaro-chain-sterling-silver","title":"Figaro Sterling Silver Chain","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e925 sterling silver figaro chain, rhodium plated, available in two lengths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e48cm - approx 1.76mm width\u003cbr\u003e54cm - approx 1.47mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn stock now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Sterling Silver \/ 48cm","offer_id":52816775053588,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sterling Silver \/ 54cm","offer_id":52816775086356,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Chain1-WG-C4.jpg?v=1779076800"},{"product_id":"17-3ct-lightning-ridge-dark-opal-nobby-split-pair","title":"17.3ct Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Nobby Split Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 17.3ct pair of natural Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Nobby Rough from a Quality Field, formed as a Nobby that has naturally broken or split into two pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger side weighs 10.2ct and measures 23.88 × 12.50 × 6.35 mm.                                                                  The smaller side weighs 7.0ct and measures 19.05 × 12.13 × 5.87 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Tone indicators sit around N5 Dark, with B3 Brightness indicators visible through the exposed split faces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the inside surfaces, the colour bar shows the distinctive vertical structure we call the Opal Smile here at Opal Hub Australia, with bright Green and Blue dominating and touches of Yellow to Gold also showing through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposed split gives a particularly good look into the internal colour structure, while the remaining natural Nobby matrix cap preserves plenty of potential still to be explored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, characterful pair from a Quality Field with strong visible colour and genuine cutting potential across both pieces. If cut, there is a strong likelihood of producing a naturally related matching pair from the same original Nobby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would suit a cutter looking for an interesting project, while also making a fantastic collector specimen in its current form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817606934804,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0020","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/17.3CTSpecimenorRoughCutterNobbyOpal2.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"13-2-ct-flashy-green-on-black-opal","title":"13.2 CT Flashy Green On Black Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis desirable freeform black opal, 13.2ct, showcases two distinct patterns meeting in perfect proximity. The dominant feature is a three dimensional flagstone pattern that unfolds with genuine depth, while a rolling flash strip moves through it as a separate current of colour. At the convergence pinnacle, the fire catches and expands outward with a broad flash effect. Green forming the primary body colour, an elegant blue grounding it from behind, orange light across the surface finishing with a metallic sheen that catches the eye and holds it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis piece is an excellent example of nature's artwork, articulated through opal. Suited to a statement pendant or bespoke brooch for those wanting the stone to remain the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52823079616788,"sku":"OHA-26-BO-0003","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/13.2CT-Opal-Front.jpg?v=1788856443"},{"product_id":"168ct-lightning-ridge-specimen-poseidon-fire","title":"168 ct Poseidon's Fire - Opal Art Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePoseidon's Fire. Lightning Ridge Opal Specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e168 carats of ocean and flame, held in a single irreplaceable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA deep teal body, the colour of open water, with fire erupting from within. Orange, red and gold scattered like embers across the face, threaded together by a web of natural lightning that traces every surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFormed over millions of years beneath the fields of Lightning Ridge. What emerged is not a gemstone. It is a sculpture. A conversation piece of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo own Poseidon's Fire is to own something that cannot be replicated, commissioned, or found again. It commands a room. It demands attention. Displayed in a private residence, an executive space, or a collector's cabinet, it speaks to the discernment of its owner before a single word is said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of a kind. In every sense of the phrase.\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":52823560323348,"sku":"OHA-26-SP-0001","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal4-v1_5a3beb0c-596b-45a9-bfe4-f5cf64abc611.jpg?v=1784635643"},{"product_id":"80ct-dark-rough-seam-opal-lightning-ridge","title":"Big 80ct Dark Rough Seam Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA substantial 53.5 carat seam opal, dark to black body tone range, sourced directly from the field. Beneath the skin, indicators point toward a black body tone, with darkening visible along one side and around the top edge, suggesting genuine potential toward the higher end of the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA thick bar runs across the main face, with bar indicators visible around the stone to varying degrees, a promising sign for what lies beneath. Early evidence points toward chaff, potential flagstone, and rolling flash, with colour indicators showing, orange, yellow and green, alongside blue and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA substantial nugget with genuine upside for the right cutter, offered as rough with all the potential that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52823609344276,"sku":"OHA-RO-26-0006","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Opal8-v2_2592a461-d5bb-49ae-8ab4-14d5ef3d1108.jpg?v=1784637302"},{"product_id":"31-85ct-rough-parcel-lightning-ridge","title":"31.85ct Bright Rough Opal Parcel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFive pieces of Lightning Ridge crystal seam opal. 31.85ct total. Vivid reds, oranges, greens and blues firing across every piece in the parcel. The colour is broad, full spectrum and immediate. Body tone ranging from N5 dark to N6 light with the kind of colour intensity that makes you look twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are cutter's pieces. Each one carries genuine yield potential. In our experience, material like this can darken up as cutting progresses. There are no guarantees, but the opportunity is there for the cutter who knows what they are doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52826277740820,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0016","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/parcel_rough_2.jpg?v=1787710279"},{"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":"9ct-black-seam-opal-rub-teardrop","title":"9ct N3 Black Rubbed Tear Drop Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA teardrop shaped Lightning Ridge seam opal rub, 9ct, N3 black body tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColour opens up across the face in pinfire, blue and green lifted bright against slight black webbing that sits absorbed into the background, peppered periodically through the stone, with flashes of red glow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a rub, showing its potential and awaiting the final polish to bring it out in full, with a small imperfection near the bottom easily taken in or covered depending on how the piece is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52826284589332,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0001","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/rub_tear_black.jpg?v=1787710451"},{"product_id":"dark-rough-parcel-3","title":"28.81ct Mixed Base Rough Nobby Parcel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA mixed parcel of Lightning Ridge dark and black opal rough. 28.81ct total across varying stones, varying body tones, purples, blues and greens throughout. There are a few in here with real potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe standout of the parcel is a green, blue on black nobby black opal. That is the king stone of this parcel. One bright orange piece that could yield a nice fiery little pointer. \"They Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge.\" Amongst other pieces, there is further potential waiting to be uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis kind of parcel has the potential to reward patience and a steady hand on the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFree shipping worldwide shipping with this order. \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":53633093370132,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0001","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/PARCEL3_79e4d08b-ed43-4219-ad79-3643f874c00a.jpg?v=1786606965"},{"product_id":"rough-nobby-specimen-46-7ct-black-opal","title":"46.70ct Black Opal Nobby Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne nobby. Two halves. A lifetime of looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 46.70ct black opal nobby is presented in its natural split form, both halves together as a complete specimen. The larger half weighs 32.15ct, the smaller 14.55ct. Thick bright bars of electric blue and green run from skin to skin through both pieces, kicking and alive under any light. This is black opal in its truest form. Raw, uncut, exactly as nature made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is something spectacular about a nobby like this. The way it formed over millions of years underground. The way the colour sits inside the stone, bright and immediate, making its point without any help from a cutter or a jeweller. Collectors understand this immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a piece you pick up and cannot quite put down. A specimen that rewards every angle, every light source, every return visit. The kind of thing that sits in a collection and draws people in every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnd if one day the urge to cut it becomes too strong, that option is always there. But in its natural form, this nobby is already everything it needs to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e32.15ct + 14.55ct | 46.70ct total.\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":53633144553748,"sku":"OHA-26-SP-0004","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/NOBBYCLOSED32.15.3jpg.jpg?v=1786607271"},{"product_id":"opalised-plesiosaur-tooth-lightning-ridge","title":"Juvenile Opalised Plesiosaur Tooth","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt just 2.25ct, this tooth belonged to a creature that was still finding its place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an opalised Cretaceous plesiosaur tooth recovered from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. The morphology is consistent with a younger, juvenile specimen, a plesiosaur in the early stages of what would have become a life of dominance in the waters of the Cretaceous period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly rare is the environment it came from. Lightning Ridge during the Cretaceous was a freshwater to near shore coastal setting, not open ocean. Plesiosaurs were ocean hunters. Finding evidence of one in this environment is unexpected and adds another layer to what is already an extraordinary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tooth is complete and exceptionally preserved. Delicate ribbing runs the length of the curved form, exactly as nature laid it down over one hundred million years ago. The opalisation has replaced the original material with silica, preserving every detail with a clarity that defies the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLightning Ridge is one of the few places on earth where opalised marine fossils are found. Each one is a window into an ancient world that existed beneath what is now the outback of New South Wales. This tooth is part of that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eContact us to enquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53712639066388,"sku":"OHA-26-OF-0002","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Baby_Ples_1.jpg?v=1787550775"},{"product_id":"12ct-bright-mulga-seam-opal","title":"12ct Bright Mulga Seam Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery seam opal tells the story of the ground it came from, and this one from the Mulga field is a vivid example. At 12 carats, N8 body tone with B3 brightness, the colour doesn't sit in one spot, it moves. Turn the stone and the pattern changes with it, floral bursts on one face, flagstone breaking into rolling flash and ribbon on another, each side telling its own part of the story. Red, orange, gold, green and lilac chase each other across the surface as the light shifts, the same way it would have looked the moment this piece first broke free from the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is Lightning Ridge in its rawest form, unpolished, unaltered, and speaking entirely for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934343029012,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0013","price":3150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Mulga_Large_Seam_3.jpg?v=1788260595"},{"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":"6-85ct-black-electric-nobby","title":"6.85ct Black Electric Nobby","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 6.85ct Lightning Ridge black Nobby Opal in the rough, N4, indicating B4 Very Bright based on appearance, as with all rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA nice clean bar is visible on both long sides, electric green and teal with blue and purple laying in. A little sand sits around the top and bottom, looking superficial, though you won't know until you get in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011592900884,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0024","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/slim_green_black.jpg?v=1788260595"},{"product_id":"28-4g-lightning-ridge-nobby-rough-opal-parcel","title":"28.4g Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Opal Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 28.4g parcel of natural Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Opal featuring mixed sizes and shapes, with Orange, Green and Blue colour visible across several pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces show darker Body Tone indicators suggesting Black Opal, alongside lighter material throughout the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible colour offers encouraging starting points for cutters, with the excitement of following those indications and exploring what more these Nobbies may reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011597357332,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0010","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Bright_Rough_Nobbys.jpg?v=1788260595"},{"product_id":"29g-lightning-ridge-nobby-rough-parcel","title":"29g Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 29g parcel of natural Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough with a good mix of medium sized pieces across varying grades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen, Blue and Purple feature strongly throughout, with touches of Yellow and Gold appearing through some of the Green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pieces remain largely as they came from the field, with a couple of rough rubs revealing colour and structure beneath the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of colour bars and possibilities to explore throughout the parcel, making it a genuine mixed lot for cutters who enjoy reading and working Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011602862356,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0012","price":285.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Rough_Opal_parcel_Chunks.jpg?v=1788260596"},{"product_id":"29-54g-lightning-ridge-nobby-rough-rubbed-opal-parcel","title":"29.54g Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough \u0026 Rubbed Opal Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 29.54g parcel of natural Lightning Ridge Nobby Opal, combining Rough material with a couple of partially Rubbed pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold, Orange, Green, Purple and Blue colour shows across the parcel, with a mix of sizes, shapes and darker Body Tone indicators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposed colour and partially Rubbed surfaces offer starting points for cutters to assess each piece and plan their approach, with further opportunity to explore within the Rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011605057812,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0035","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Rough_Opal_Parcel_Cutters.jpg?v=1788260596"},{"product_id":"28-63g-lightning-ridge-nobby-rough-parcel","title":"28.63g Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Parcel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 28.63g parcel of natural Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough with a mix of sizes, grades and colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel shows bright Green with flashes of Yellow, Gold and Blue, with natural skin, sand and matrix still present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pieces are presented largely as they came from the field, with a couple rubbed enough to reveal more beneath the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne smaller pointer rub shows a clean face, giving an indication of the potential within the parcel, including the possibility of different pattern development across individual stones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine mixed Lightning Ridge parcel for cutters who enjoy working through varied rough and assessing each piece individually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011608563988,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0014","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Lightning_Ridge_Black_Nobbys.jpg?v=1788264508"},{"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. 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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. 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Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577283936532,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0004","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/5.3CTBrightUnsuspectingScriptPattern.2jpg.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"3-5ct-lightning-ridge-dark-opal-nobby-rub-electric-3d-flagstone","title":"3.5ct Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Nobby Rub | Electric 3D Flagstone","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 3.5ct Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Nobby Rub. Electric green, blue and teal flash sits across the face in a 3D flagstone pattern, moving as the stone turns under light. 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Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577284428052,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0011","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/3.3CTBroadFlashNobbyRingstoneKingstoneOpal.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"2ct-lightning-ridge-black-opal-nobby-rub","title":"2CT Lightning Ridge Black Opal Nobby Rub","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 2ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal Nobby rub, N3, B3 bright. Electric green sits on top of blue, both firing on black. Suitable for a ringstone, keep the freeform to match and maximize carat weight, or shape it to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577284591892,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0006","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/2ctBlackGemNobbyRub.jpg?v=1790385909"},{"product_id":"2-55ct-lightning-ridge-dark-opal-rub-multicolour-flagstone","title":"2.55ct Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Rub | Multicolour Flagstone","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 2.55ct Lightning Ridge Dark Opal Rub, N6, B4 bright. A multicolour flagstone pattern of orange, yellow, green and blue runs across the face, dark base beneath. When she's on, she's on. The colour lights up with genuine intensity when it moves under the right light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSlice it into two and get a matching pair, or finish it as a natural freeform pendant or ring stone. The world's your oyster with this one. The choice is yours, and you've got options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577284985108,"sku":"OHA-26-RB-0014","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/2.55ctBrightFieryRub.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. 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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":"giant-ocean-blues-black-seam-156-55ct-lightning-ridge-opal-rough","title":"Giant Ocean Blues Black Seam | 156.55ct Lightning Ridge Opal Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable 156.55ct Lightning Ridge Opal Rough with dimensions of 61.82 × 33.16 × 15.73 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive piece displays a striking ocean-inspired colour seam, with crisp Blue colour moving through the material and creating a sense of depth, movement and natural formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible colour structure reveals strong Blue tones with darker indicators throughout the rough, suggesting significant potential for an exceptional finished opal. 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Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583202066708,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0038","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/156.5CT-Opal-v1.jpg?v=1790474979"},{"product_id":"fiery-red-multicolour-seam-59-39ct-lightning-ridge-opal-rough","title":"Fiery Red Multicolour Seam | 59.39ct Lightning Ridge Opal Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 59.39ct Lightning Ridge Opal Rough with dimensions of 44.27 × 23.33 × 16.67 mm, displaying a striking Fiery Red Multicolour Seam with visible depth, structure and significant potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial piece reveals two to three colour bars running through the material, with vibrant Red complemented by Orange, Golden Orange, Gold, Green and Violet tones. 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Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583202296084,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0037","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/59.39CT-Opal-v1.jpg?v=1790475033"},{"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. 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Individual sections reveal multiple colours within the same pattern formation as the stone moves, with each fragment unveiling new tones and transitions from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep N3 Black Body Tone provides a powerful backdrop, allowing the vivid colour plates to stand out with exceptional contrast and character, while the natural colour variations embellish the overall composition with remarkable depth and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gemstone where pattern, colour and movement combine to create a truly distinctive Lightning Ridge Black Opal, continually rewarding the eye with new layers of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. 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Chaff carries Purple, Orange and secondary fire through the stone, adding detail without disturbing the overall flow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition gives the impression of a universal coalescence through colour and light, where two souls seem to meet within the same natural form. This is where the feeling of Twin Flame begins. Its elegance lies in the simplicity of the pattern, with each element moving cleanly across the face rather than competing for attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high quality gem also performs strongly in lower light, where the Green and Golden Orange remain active and responsive. In natural daylight, the colour opens further, making it an exceptional candidate for a refined pendant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. 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Cut as a balanced Freeform Trillion with a generous belly and Medium Dome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense Multicolour Pinfire sparkles across the stone from every angle, creating the sensation of looking into a distant constellation suspended within Black Opal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivid Green and Blue dominate, joined by Teal, Purple, Violet, Gold, Yellow, Orange and flashes of Red, all dispersed in three dimensional layers over the deep Black base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern carries remarkable depth and movement, with countless points of colour igniting independently as the stone turns, like stars appearing across a night sky. 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No two Opals are ever the same, and once a stone with this combination of Black Body Tone, Vivid Brightness, high dome, double sided colour and exceptional presence leaves the market, that exact opportunity leaves with it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583222120724,"sku":"OHA-26-BO-0006","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/1.9CT-Opal-Front2.jpg?v=1790475632"},{"product_id":"pure-expression-2-30ct-n3-b5-lightning-ridge-black-opal-high-grade-nobby","title":"Pure Expression | 2.30ct N3 Lightning Ridge Black Opal | B5 Bright","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2.30ct high grade Lightning Ridge Black Opal, cut from a Nobby with an N3 Black Body Tone, B5 Bright colour and dimensions of 10.64 × 6.98 × 4.52 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking Jigsaw, Flagstone and Chaff pattern moves through vivid green, gold, orange, red, blue and violet, with rich depth and exceptional life as the stone moves. This high quality gem retains remarkable colour and presence even away from direct light, making it a true Shade Stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone evokes a feeling of Pure Expression, where colour and pattern speak for themselves, captured within the natural form and depth of a spectacular Lightning Ridge Nobby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions make it ideal for a petite pendant or a striking ring. Its rarity, colour and character anchor a piece with genuine distinction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67583227920660,"sku":"OHA-26-BO-0008","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/2.3CT-Opal-Front.jpg?v=1790475716"},{"product_id":"6-05ct-n3-b4-lightning-ridge-black-opal-multicolour-3d-pattern","title":"6.05ct N3 Lightning Ridge Black Opal | B4 Brightness | Multicolour 3D Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 6.05ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal with an N3 Black Body Tone, B4 Very Bright colour and dimensions of 14.98 × 13.30 × 4.96 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, layered and striking patterning combines Jigsaw, Flagstone and Chaff characteristics with strong three dimensional depth. Red, orange, gold and green move through the face, with teal, blue, purple and magenta appearing throughout. The stone faces strongly from all angles, with colour and pattern remaining active as it moves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of just two sister stones cut from the same pocket, giving this piece a direct and rare connection to its matching 4.55ct counterpart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588458905876,"sku":"OHA-26-BO-0002","price":14100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/6.1CT-Opal-Front.jpg?v=1790475414"},{"product_id":"374-7ct-lightning-ridge-crystal-nobby-parcel-14-nobbies","title":"374.7ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobby Parcel | 14 Nobbies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 374.7ct parcel of 14 natural Lightning Ridge Crystal Nobbies from the Coocoran Opal Fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parcel contains lighter Crystal Nobby material showing Blue and Purple, with touches of Yellow and Green across individual pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral pieces show natural windows into the colour and pattern beneath the surface. 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":"51-4ct-lightning-ridge-nobby-rough-opal-dog-rock","title":"51.4 ct Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Opal | Green in the Grip of Dog Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 51.4 ct Lightning Ridge Nobby Rough Opal held within hard host sandstone, locally known as Dog Rock. The exposed face shows a thick section of Green colour with elements of Blue, appearing to roll in places and turn towards Gold at certain angles. Looking into the exposed side reveals that sense of depth characteristic of Nobbies, with substantial thickness to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent surface indicators sit around N5 Dark Body Tone and B3 Brightness, with Black Body Tone indications in places and flashes suggesting scope for greater Brightness as the Nobby is further revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding Dog Rock is harder than the Opal itself. A considered approach to removing the host is important, as further tumbling would wear away the exposed Opal more readily than the harder rock surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inviting piece for a cutter who enjoys following a Nobby into its host, working with its natural shape and discovering how the colour develops beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also has appeal as a natural specimen, with the exposed Nobby offering a window into the colour while still held within its host rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794998100244,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0036","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/51.4CTBrigh3Dark5NobbyRough.jpg?v=1793005792"},{"product_id":"14-35ct-lightning-ridge-light-nobby-opal-rub-metallic-pastels","title":"14.35 ct Lightning Ridge Light Nobby Opal Rub | Metallic Pastels","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 14.35 ct Lightning Ridge Crystal Light Nobby Opal showing a multicoloured play of colour against a lighter body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold and metallic Pink, with Salmon and magenta tones and elements of Blue, show across the exposed face. Green comes through strongly in the reflection, highlighting the different colours at play as the viewing angle changes. Colour is also visible beneath the remaining skin, inviting a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent surface indicators sit around N8 Light Body Tone and B2 Brightness. Part of the Nobby remains within its natural host, with the exposed colour offering a starting point for further rubbing and exploring the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pastel Nobby with metallic flashes, changing colour and plenty of individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795211780372,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0037","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/14.35CTBright2Light8CrystalNobbyRoughOpal1.jpg?v=1793005793"},{"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":"51-9ct-seam-opal-rough-metallic-orange-red-blue","title":"51.9 ct Seam Opal Rough | Metallic Orange, Red and Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 51.9 ct, this Seam Opal Rough carries colour from side to side, visible on both sides of the piece. Across the top, a bright, ribbon-like bar shows Orange and other metallic flashes. It appears to sit over darker material and was worked down before we acquired it, offering a glimpse of the colour showing through there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, highly desirable Pigeon Blood Red, Red and Blue colour appears against Black in a couple of bars. These flashes have a metallic quality too, adding another dimension to the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece to take time over, well suited to an experienced cutter or someone ready to step up to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is still more to discover as this seam is unpacked. The contrast between the metallic upper bar and the lower colour bars gives this piece its distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795593036052,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0041","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/51.9CTBright3Black3MultibarSeamOpalRedOnBlack.jpg?v=1793005792"},{"product_id":"27-35ct-nobby-rough-opal-blue-bar-black-potential","title":"27.35 ct Nobby Rough Opal | Blue Bar and Black Potential","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 27.35 ct, this Nobby has a bright Blue bar and a nice cap on top. It’s showing B2 Brightness and N6 Dark Body Tone, with Black indications and the potential for N4. Whether that Black continues through the piece remains to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Blue bar carries through, there could be a substantial stone here. There’s a little sand on the other side, so have a look at the video for a closer view of the rough and what it might hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nobby with a clear feature to follow and plenty to consider as it’s worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795875496212,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0040","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/27.35CtDark6Bright2CrystalNobbyRough.jpg?v=1793005793"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/opalhubau.com\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed?page=4","provider":"Opal Hub Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}