Black Opal Pendant – 18K Gold, 15×12mm, Green & Blue Strong Colour

At 15×12mm this is a substantial stone — large for a Lightning Ridge black opal, large enough to command attention on the neck. The colour play opens with a deep, saturated green that catches light at almost every angle, with a strong vein of blue rolling through as the pendant moves. The bezel setting in 18K yellow gold wraps the stone cleanly, keeping all the attention on the face. Solid and natural, not treated or assembled — the colour you see is the colour in the stone.

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: 15×12mm
• Colour Play: Green and blue, strong colour
• Brightness: Strong
• Setting: Bezel, 18K yellow gold
• Chain: 18K yellow gold-plated, 45cm
• 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 →

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