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What remains is all there will ever be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mintabie opals are genuine, ethically sourced stones acquired directly from the field — each one a rare opportunity to own a gemstone that can never be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-mintabie-crystal-opal-parcel","title":"Mintabie Crystal Opal Parcel 81cts - Purple Blue Green South Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMintabie Crystal Opal Parcel 81cts - Purple Blue Green South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful parcel of Mintabie crystal opal from South Australia, displaying attractive hues of purple, blue, and green. 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Weighing 26.4 grams (131.59 carats), this stone showcases stunning blue and green colour play — the kind of vivid, directional colour that makes Mintabie opal so prized by jewellers and artisans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.4g \/ 131.59cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50mm × 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal opal — natural rough, ideal for inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and green multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #N29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically mined directly from the Mintabie opal fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34088417689735,"sku":"29","price":2547.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_6119_HEIC.jpg?v=1701485948"},{"product_id":"natural-crystal-rough-opal-11-63-grams","title":"Australian Mintabie Crystal Rough Opal 11.63g - Super Gem Sliced Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Mintabie Crystal Rough Opal 11.63g — Mintabie, South Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful super gem crystal opal from the prized Mintabie opal fields of South Australia. 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At 191.11 carats (38.34 grams), this is a substantial parcel of multi-colour super gem opal — the kind of stone that serious lapidary artists and high-end jewellers dream of working with. 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Weighing 76.5 carats (15.3 grams) in total, these uncut stones radiate the kind of extraordinary colour and brilliance that defines the very best of Australian opal. A once-in-a-lifetime find for serious collectors and high-end jewellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParcel Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76.5cts (15.3g \/ 0.492 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 23mm × 11mm (contact us for individual stone sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super gem crystal opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural uncut rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically mined directly from Mintabie, South Australia. 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These generously sized stones — ranging from 13mm to 16mm in length — are ideal for statement rings, pendants, or bespoke jewellery commissions. A rare opportunity to acquire three quality doublets in one parcel at excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.95cts (all 3 opals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14 x 11 x 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16 x 12 x 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 x 11 x 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal opal doublet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant blue and green play-of-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from the Mintabie opal fields, South Australia. 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Once these parcels are gone, they simply cannot be replaced. Weighing 31.72 grams (158.6 carats) in total, these stones display beautiful multi-colour play-of-colour in a rich semi-black body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParcel Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.72g \/ 158.6cts (1.02 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mintabie, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-black opal — natural rough uncut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e #154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically mined from the Mintabie opal fields. 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