Black Opal Pendant – Silver, 2.28ct, Broadflash, Green & Red

This 2.28ct black opal shows a broadflash of green and red — big, confident sweeps of colour rather than fine pinpoints, so the play of colour reads clearly even at a glance. It's set in a sterling silver bezel that wraps the stone's edge cleanly, hung from a rhodium-plated chain that keeps the whole piece bright and tarnish-resistant. Straight from Lightning Ridge, it has the kind of bold, high-contrast colour that draws the eye across a room, in a setting simple enough to wear every day.

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
• Carat Weight: 2.28ct
• Colour Play: Green and red
• Pattern: Broadflash
• Setting: Sterling Silver, Bezel
• Chain: Rhodium-plated
• 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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