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43.45 CT Dark Lightning Ridge Rough Opal
Regular price
$285.00
AUD
Weight 43.45ct
Dimensions 30x25x14.5mm
Body Tone Dark N5
Cut Uncut
Predominant Colours Blue, Purple
SKU OHA-26-RO-0017
A 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.
N5 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.
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.
B5
Vivid
B4
Very Bright
B3
Bright
B2
Moderately Bright
B1
Subdued
Please note:
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.
Rough Opal Information
Australian opal is one of nature's most extraordinary gemstones. With simple care it will hold its beauty for a lifetime.
Keep away from prolonged heat, direct sunlight, and environments that draw moisture from the stone. Clean with a soft damp cloth. Avoid sharp blows and hard knocks.
For any other questions contact us.
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Online store purchases come with a 14 day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy contact us immediately. Once material has been altered, modified, or damaged in any way it is no longer eligible for return.
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Understand What Makes Opal Exceptional
The colour, the pattern, the brightness. Every opal tells a different story. Our Opal Guide breaks down exactly what to look for and why it matters.
Collector Grade
Opalised Fossils
Opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge. Museum quality specimens recovered directly from the fields. The kind of pieces serious collectors spend a lifetime searching for. And you can find them right here.
Silver Jewellery
Sterling silver chains and settings chosen to complement the opal, not compete with it. Because the right piece makes the right opal unforgettable.
They Don't Have To Be Big In The Ridge!
After years sourcing black opal from Lightning Ridge I know this. The size of an opal is only part of the measure. The colour, the pattern, the brightness. That's where the stone becomes art and tells its true story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All of our opals are genuine and sourced from Lightning Ridge. Each stone is accurately described and photographed so you can purchase with confidence.
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