{"title":"Dark Opal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover dark opal, the body tone range that occupies the narrow and highly sought after space between crystal and true black opal, dark enough to give colour genuine depth and contrast, distinct enough to command a character entirely its own. At Opal Hub Australia, we source dark opal exclusively from the Lightning Ridge fields, including Corcoran, Grawin and the town opal fields, offering serious collectors and connoisseurs a body tone that requires a trained eye to fully appreciate.\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. Against a dark, though not fully black, body tone, this diffraction produces colour with real saturation and contrast, frequently rivalling far rarer material in intensity. Pattern adds a further layer of distinction, Lightning Ridge produces a specific, limited set of named patterns, harlequin, flagstone, straw, rolling flash, broad flash, not found in this combination anywhere else opal is mined. The finest dark opal specimens bring body tone, structural colour rarity and pattern together in a way that rewards a collector who understands exactly what they're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Body Tone Understood by the Trained Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDark opal is frequently misunderstood by casual buyers, and precisely for that reason, it remains one of the most rewarding categories for a collector who takes the time to understand body tone grading properly. The finest dark opal specimens display colour saturation that rivals far more expensive material, a genuine opportunity for those who know what they're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Genuine Dark Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDark Opal Rings\u003cbr\u003eDark Opal Pendants and Necklaces\u003cbr\u003eDark Opal Earrings\u003cbr\u003eLoose Dark Opal\u003cbr\u003eDark Opal Rough and Rubbed Opal\u003cbr\u003eDark 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 for the precise balance of body tone, structural colour rarity and pattern that defines exceptional dark opal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Our Dark 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, the same ground that produces the world's finest black opal. Direct sourcing means every piece carries genuine, verifiable provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Serious Collectors Pursue Dark Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA precise body tone range requiring genuine expertise to fully appreciate\u003cbr\u003eColour driven by genuine structural rarity, red and blue at opposite extremes of sphere size\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 dark opal from Lightning Ridge is to hold a stone at the exact point on the body tone scale where colour, contrast and depth converge, without ever being duplicated. This is an opportunity reserved for those who take the time to understand what they are looking at, and are rewarded for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark 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 an experienced collector who understands body tone grading, a geologist drawn to the precise conditions that produce this range, or simply a buyer seeking exceptional colour without compromise, our dark opal collection rewards genuine knowledge of the field.\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 dark 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 dark opal collection and discover a body tone the trained eye recognises immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"dark-rough-parcel-copy","title":"28.78g Dark and Black Nobby Rough Parcel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 28.78 gram parcel of Lightning Ridge dark and black opal Nobby rough. Elements of gold and orange amongst bright blues, greens and purples throughout. The smaller pieces punch above their size and lead the parcel as the bright potential cutters. Alongside those, a large Nobby rub with a jelly dark base sitting at dark to black opal, and gamble and unsnipped Nobby's that always hold potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a fun parcel with genuine colour and real potential across the board, at a fantastic price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"They Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFree shipping worldwide.\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":53633086554388,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0003","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/PARCEL1.jpg?v=1786606891"},{"product_id":"dark-rough-parcel-2","title":"28.7g Dark and Black Opal Rough Parcel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 28.7 gram parcel of Lightning Ridge dark and black opal rough. Bright greens, blues and purples throughout. A nice bright little rub in the mix alongside some stones with genuine promise and some honest gambles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis parcel is a cutter's delight. Fun to be had and hopefully some bright little gems to cut. The material is bright, although there is some sand about the place. Suitable for beginners or the more experienced person who likes a challenge and wants to work for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"They Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAffordable and provides good value toward possible outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFree shipping within Australia. For international collectors, complimentary shipping is available on orders over $500.\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":53633089863956,"sku":"OHA-26-PA-0002","price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/PARCEL2.jpg?v=1786606921"},{"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":630.0,"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":"43-45-ct-dark-lightning-ridge-rough-opal","title":"43.45 CT Dark Lightning Ridge Rough Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking example of Lightning Ridge dark opal, still presenting in the rough. Smoky in character, with a dark crystal base and deep purple-blue fire moving across the face of the stone, set against the natural ironstone matrix still attached at the edge. This is opal exactly as it came out of the ground, colour on full display before any cutting decision has been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eN5 dark body tone. The kind of rough that draws collectors and cutters alike, offering a rare chance to own a piece in its most honest state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic. Rare. Unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Hub Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53934351286548,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0017","price":285.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Dark_Rough_Opal_Smokey.jpg?v=1788260596"},{"product_id":"13-8ct-lightning-ridge-black-nobby","title":"13.8ct Lightning Ridge Black Nobby Opal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA dark to black bodied Lightning Ridge nobby weighing 13.8ct with a natural window opened to reveal blue and green flash sitting deep in the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe visible face hints at more colour running through the body, the kind of window that gets a cutter's attention straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSand and waste are part of every nobby out of the Ridge and this one is honest rough, sold as seen, with the reward sitting in what the saw finds once you go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is enough showing here to justify the gamble, and enough depth to suggest the window is only the beginning. It could stand as a specimen on its own if someone wanted to leave it whole, but this piece is going out to cutters.\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":53934363902228,"sku":"OHA-26-RO-0009","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6443\/0356\/files\/Rough_Gemmy_Black_Nobby.jpg?v=1788260595"}],"url":"https:\/\/opalhubau.com\/collections\/semi-black-opal.oembed","provider":"Opal Hub Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}