• Australian Black solid Opal in 18 karat gold pendant
  • Australian Black Opal Crystal in 18 karat gold pendant
  • Australian Black Opal Crystal in 18 karat gold pendant
  • Australian Black Opal Crystal in 18 karat gold pendant
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Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, 3.61ct, Crystal Body, Multicolour

Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, 3.61ct, Crystal Body, Multicolour

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At 3.61 carats, this is a substantial stone — large enough that the colour play commands the piece rather than accentuating it. The opal is a crystal-body black opal from Lightning Ridge: light passes through those silica layers and throws the multicolour fire back at you with a reddish warmth dominant through the palette. It sits in an 18K yellow gold claw setting that holds the stone securely while keeping the full face open to the light, and a small bezel-set diamond accent adds a point of brilliance without competing with the opal. The chain is 18K gold-plated, 45 cm, ready to wear.

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)
  • Carat Weight: 3.61ct
  • Colour Play: Multicolour with reddish dominant
  • Body Tone: Crystal
  • Brightness: Light
  • Setting: Claw / prong, 18K yellow gold
  • Accent: A small bezel-set diamond accent
  • Chain: 18K 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 a black opal?
Crystal body tone means the stone is translucent — light actually travels through the silica layers and refracts back as colour, rather than bouncing off a solid dark backdrop. On a black opal, this creates a different quality of fire from a fully opaque dark stone: the colour has depth and appears to glow from inside rather than sit on the surface. The reddish dominant in this stone is the kind that benefits from that translucency — it shifts and deepens as the angle changes.
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, NSW. 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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