Australian Lightning Ridge (NSW) White Crystal Opal Cabochon Oval 1.02ct

COMMENTS

Featuring bright green, blue and purple colours in a mixed pattern against a soft light body tone. There is some minor sand to the base of the opal, this is the material in which the opal grew. This opal would make a lovely ring or pendant.

In Australian Aboriginal legend, opal was termed the ‘Rainbow Serpent” and was admired for its unique energy and beauty. Today, more than 95% of the world’s opal is mined in Australia. Opal is Australia’s national gemstone and is considered the finest and brightest in the world. It can convey a mood that is as varied as its type. Types include white opal, crystal, boulder, matrix, Yowah nuts and the most famous of all – high-quality Lightning Ridge material from NSW, the home of the Australian black opal.                                                                                                                                                 

DURABILITY

Opal is a softer gemstone – at 5.5-6.5 on Mohs scale – and is recommended for occasional wear. Wearers should take care to avoid abrasion and hard knocks on their opal jewellery.