{"product_id":"natural-australian-lightning-ridge-black-opal","title":"Lightning Ridge Black Solid Opal 14.82cts - Freeform Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightning Ridge Black Solid Opal 14.82cts - Freeform Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating natural black opal from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales — one of the world's most celebrated opal fields. This generous 14.82ct freeform gem displays beautiful bright multicolour play-of-colour across its undulating face, with a natural concave surface that catches and refracts light in a uniquely dynamic way. The result is a stone that seems to shift and glow as it moves — a true collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick, highly polished, and free of treatments. The freeform shape gives this opal an organic, sculptural quality that lends itself beautifully to bespoke jewellery design — particularly as a statement pendant or freeform ring centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.82 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 x 15 x 6 mm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeform (undulating face with concave area)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid black opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly polished, ready to set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1706\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. Natural solid opal — no treatments, no enhancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opal Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699279868039,"sku":"1706","price":1412.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/IMG_5512_HEIC.jpg?v=1700109180","url":"https:\/\/opalessence.net.au\/es\/products\/natural-australian-lightning-ridge-black-opal","provider":"Opal Essence - Australian Opals \u0026 Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}