Boulder Opal Ring – Sterling Silver, Green Flash of Colour

A Queensland boulder opal in sterling silver, bezel-set so the ironstone edge of the stone sits flush against the band. The colour play is a strong green flash — the kind that jumps clean and bright rather than sitting quiet in the stone. Set against the natural brown earth tones of the ironstone host, the green reads vivid. The bezel holds the stone low and secure, making this a ring you can wear through the day without worrying about a raised setting catching on things. Size O½ AU — see below for US and EU equivalents, and note this ring can be resized before it ships.

About Boulder Opal

Boulder opal forms as veins of precious opal within ironstone matrix in the opal fields of Queensland — primarily Quilpie, Yowah and Winton. Unlike black opal from Lightning Ridge, the opal cannot be separated from its host rock; it's cut as a single solid piece, with the natural brown ironstone remaining as the stone's backing. This gives boulder opal its distinctive look — vivid colour against rich earth tones — and also makes it physically more durable than other opals, since the ironstone host is harder than the opal layer it carries.

Specifications

• Stone: Boulder Opal
• Colour Play: Strong green flash of colour
• Brightness: Strong
• Pattern: Flash of colour
• Setting: Bezel
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Ring Size: O½ AU · 8 US · 57 EU
• Resizeable: Yes
• Origin: Queensland, 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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