{"title":"Australian Solid Opals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Solid Opals — Ethically Sourced, Naturally Stunning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our curated collection of genuine Australian solid opals, sourced directly from the iconic opal fields of Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, Queensland, Mintabie, and Andamooka. Each stone is a one-of-a-kind natural gem, displaying the breathtaking play-of-colour that makes Australian opal the most prized in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Find Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightning Ridge Black \u0026amp; Crystal Opals\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep base tones with vivid rolling fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoober Pedy Crystal Opals\u003c\/strong\u003e — brilliant clarity with blue, green, and multi-colour flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueensland Boulder Opals\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural ironstone matrix with earthy, dramatic colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintabie \u0026amp; Andamooka Opals\u003c\/strong\u003e — rare finds with exceptional transparency and colour range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpalized Fossils \u0026amp; Shells\u003c\/strong\u003e — prehistoric specimens transformed into natural opal treasures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll opals in this collection are 100% natural solid stones — no doublets, no triplets, no treatments (unless stated). Ethically sourced from Australian opal fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact Opal Essence for more information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coober-pedy-gem-crystal-opalized-seashell-33-75-cts","title":"Coober Pedy Gem Crystal Opalized Seashell 33.75cts - Rare Collector's Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoober Pedy Gem Crystal Opalized Seashell 33.75cts - Rare Collector's Fossil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA breathtaking museum-quality opalized seashell from Coober Pedy, South Australia — one of the rarest and most sought-after forms of natural opal. This exceptional 33.75 carat gem crystal specimen displays brilliant multi-colour play-of-colour in vivid blues, greens and golds across the entire shell surface. 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At 5.87 carats and 14x10mm with a generous 7mm depth, this is a substantial, high-domed stone with the dark body tone that makes Lightning Ridge opal the most prized in the world. If you love the colours of the sea, you will love this opal. 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At 2.06 carats, this professionally cut and polished cabochon displays bright multi-colour play-of-colour with the clarity and brilliance that Coober Pedy crystal opal is renowned for. 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Each stone displays pretty multicolours in lovely freeform shapes — a fantastic bulk buy for jewellers, lapidaries, or collectors looking to stock up on quality Australian boulder opal at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes (largest to smallest, approx.):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17×9.5mm • 15×6mm • 13×8mm • 13.5×6mm • 11×6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolour play-of-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural freeform cabochons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally cut and highly polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland boulder opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e #204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically mined in Queensland, Australia. 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This naturally thin shell opal is professionally polished and ready to set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back has been painted black to give a true indication of how it will appear once set and blackened by a jeweller — the colour really comes alive against a dark backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal solid opal shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15 x 12 x 1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant blues and greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1813\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically mined at Coober Pedy, South Australia. 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At 14x10mm with just 1mm depth, this naturally thin opal displays brilliant blues and greens in a stunning translucent crystal body. The back has been painted black to give a clear indication of how the stone will appear once set and blackened by a jeweller — the colour transformation is remarkable. 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At 20x8mm with a 2mm depth, this naturally thin opal displays brilliant blues and greens in a stunning translucent crystal body. The back has been painted black to give a clear indication of how the stone will appear once set and blackened by a jeweller — the colour transformation is remarkable. 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Semi dark crystal opals occupy a prized position on the body tone scale — the darker background intensifies the colour play while the crystal transparency adds depth and luminosity. These are bright, vivid stones that photograph and perform exceptionally well in jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographed and filmed in natural afternoon sunlight so you can see exactly what you're getting. 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What makes this stone truly special is its naturally formed \u003cstrong\u003eshark tooth shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dramatic, tapered freeform that is ready-made for a statement pendant. The shape is entirely natural, a product of how the opal formed within its ironstone host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 23 carats and 31mm long, this is a substantial stone with excellent visual presence. The ironstone backing provides a natural dark base that intensifies the colour play without any additional treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 x 18 x 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shark tooth (natural freeform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid Queensland boulder opal with ironstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, red, blue and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished, ready to set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1505\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically sourced from Queensland, Australia. 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Professionally cut and polished, it would make a breathtaking centrepiece pendant — the kind of opal that stops people in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 × 16 × 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid crystal opal cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal (transparent to semi-transparent body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright multi-colour play-of-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally cut and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — 100% natural, untreated solid opal. 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This 2.90ct elongated oval cabochon displays a gorgeous array of colour across its translucent body, with the darker body tone intensifying every flash. 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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":44127888638087,"sku":"8242","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/8577\/9847\/files\/Australian-lightning-ridge-multicolored-black-unset-pendant-ring-opal-2.90-carats-8242-2.jpg?v=1773119203"},{"product_id":"beautiful-coober-pedy-crystal-carved-opal-3-26-cts","title":"Coober Pedy Crystal Opal Cameo Carving 3.26cts - Multi-Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoober Pedy Crystal Opal Cameo Carving 3.26cts — Multi-Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA delicate and expertly carved crystal opal cameo from the legendary fields of Coober Pedy, South Australia. This stunning 3.26ct piece displays bright, vivid multi-colour play-of-colour through a beautifully transparent crystal base — the hallmark of premium Coober Pedy opal. Professionally cut and polished, it is perfectly proportioned for a pendant setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.26cts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 x 12 x 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid crystal opal — cameo carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright multi-colour play-of-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professionally cut and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coober Pedy, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8262\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthically mined in Coober Pedy, South Australia. 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