Stunning Double Sided Lightning Ridge Dark Opal

A beautiful example of a double sided Lightning Ridge Dark Opal. This opal features a different pattern on each face. The main face features a floral & pinfire pattern while the back boasts a strong broad flash pattern.
The intense play of colours displaying strong reds, oranges, yellows and greens truly makes this a spectacular example of dark opal. Make sure to grab this one before it's gone!


Brightness: B4 (out of 5)
Tone: N6
Carats: 2.3ct
Size: 12.1 x 8 x 3.5mm
Colour: Strong Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue
Pattern: Flagstone/Floral/Broad Flash Pattern

All our opals come in a quality clear gem box to ensure safe transportation as well as provide protection while allowing a 360-degree display of each piece.

 
About Australian Dark Opal

Australian dark opal is a type of precious gemstone that is found exclusively in the mines of Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia. It is characterised by its dark or black body tone, which provides a striking contrast to its play of colour. Like other types of opal, dark opals are formed from silica gel that has seeped into crevices and cavities in ancient rocks, and then solidified over millions of years. The presence of various trace elements and impurities in the silica gel is what gives opals their unique colours, which can range from blues and greens to reds, oranges, and purples. Australian dark opals are particularly prized for their intense, vivid colours and cheaper entry point compared to Australian black opal. They are often used in high-end jewellery designs and are considered a valuable investment by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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