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Twin Flame | 5.05ct N3 Lightning Ridge Black Opal Nobby | B3 Bright
A striking 5.05ct Lightning Ridge Black Opal Nobby with an N3 Black Body Tone, B3 Bright colour and dimensions of 12.72 × 10.64 × 6.35 mm.
Elegant Flagstone pattern, Broad Flash movement and fine ribbon-like ribbing sit within the broader pattern.
Golden Orange fire meets vivid Green in the centre, as the colour travels in centrifugal motion, with deeper Emerald Green sitting beneath the brighter flashes. Chaff carries Purple, Orange and secondary fire through the stone, adding detail without disturbing the overall flow.
The 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.
This 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.
Authentic. Rare. Unforgettable.
Body tone scale
The Body Tone Scale measures the lightness or darkness of an opal’s background, ranging from white to black. To use it, place your opal face-up on the chart and slide it along until its tone matches one of the reference samples, helping you accurately determine its body tone grade.
The Body Tone Scale measures the lightness or darkness of an opal’s background, ranging from white to black. To use it, place your opal face-up on the chart and slide it along until its tone matches one of the reference samples, helping you accurately determine its body tone grade.
Brightness scale
The Brightness Scale measures the intensity and vibrancy of an opal’s play of colour, indicating how strongly the colours appear under light. To use the scale, place your opal face-up on the chart and move it along until its brightness most closely matches one of the reference levels. This helps you accurately assess the opal’s overall brilliance and visual impact.
The Brightness Scale measures the intensity and vibrancy of an opal’s play of colour, indicating how strongly the colours appear under light. To use the scale, place your opal face-up on the chart and move it along until its brightness most closely matches one of the reference levels. This helps you accurately assess the opal’s overall brilliance and visual impact.
This Body Tone and Brightness Scale is intended as a general reference only. Any decisions made using this guide are at the user's discretion and no liability is assumed. For most accurate results, laser print this guide on Artboard 350gsm paper stock or similar.
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