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Rocks On The Rocks

Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, Crystal Body, Soft Light Green

Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, Crystal Body, Soft Light Green

$890.00 AUD
$890.00 AUD
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Some opals announce themselves. This one doesn't need to. Set in an 8×6mm claw setting in solid 18K yellow gold, it carries a crystal body — clear-through, with soft light green colour play that shifts as it moves. The fire is gentle rather than electric: a stone that rewards a second look, and a third. On the neck it sits like a quiet confidence — refined, understated, and entirely its own. One piece, sourced from Lightning Ridge.

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 (solid, natural)
  • Dimensions: 8×6 mm
  • Colour Play: Soft light green with mixed hues
  • Body Tone: Crystal
  • Brightness: Soft
  • Setting: Claw / prong, solid 18K yellow gold
  • Chain: 18K yellow gold-plated, 45 cm
  • Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW, 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 →

Common Questions

What does crystal body tone mean for this stone?
Crystal body tone means the opal is translucent — light passes through it rather than being absorbed. That's what gives the soft light green colour play its three-dimensional depth: the fire appears to float inside the stone rather than sit on its surface. Combined with the soft brightness on this piece, the effect is gentle and luminous rather than intense.
Is the chain solid gold or plated?
The pendant setting is solid 18K yellow gold. The chain is 18K yellow gold-plated — a standard pairing that keeps the piece accessible without compromising the setting. A solid 18K chain upgrade is available on request.
Is this a natural Australian opal?
Yes — a solid, untreated black opal from Lightning Ridge. Not a doublet, not a triplet, not synthetic. One stone, natural colour.
Certification, shipping, returns?
Every piece is backed by Joseph's personal guarantee, ships fully insured within Australia, and can be returned within 14 days. See Buying an Opal for the full breakdown.
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