Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, Oval Cut, Green & Blue Play

This solid black opal catches the light in a wash of green and blue — colour that shifts and flares as the stone turns, set against the opal's naturally dark body. Cut to an oval shape, it sits in a simple 18K yellow gold pendant setting that keeps the focus on the stone itself, with no elaborate framework competing for attention. It's the kind of piece that works as an everyday layer or a solo statement, understated until the light catches it and the colour comes alive. Genuine Australian black opal, hand-selected and set — a one-of-a-kind stone that can't be replicated once it's gone.

About Black Opal

Black opal is the rarest and most sought-after variety of Australian opal, mined almost exclusively from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. Its dark body tone — from dark grey to jet black — creates a dramatic backdrop that intensifies the stone's natural play-of-colour, producing vivid flashes that appear to glow from within. Black opal with strong fire is particularly prized by collectors and is considered among the most valuable gemstones in the world.

Specifications

• Stone: Black Opal
• Colour Play: Green and blue
• Shape: Oval
• Setting: 18K Yellow Gold
• Origin: Lightning Ridge, Australia
• Availability: One-of-a-kind — 1 piece available

Caring for Your Opal

Opal is softer than diamond or sapphire, so a little care goes a long way. See Opal Care for storage, cleaning, and what to avoid.

Provenance

Hand-selected by Joseph Bernecki, sourced direct from the Australian opal fields and set in his Sydney workshop. Meet him any weekend at The Rocks Market, stall under the bridge, Sydney. Read Joseph's story →

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