5.49 Carat Black Crystal Opal Oval Cabochon - Green Blue Fire
$11,850.00
Skip to product information
5.49 Carat Black Crystal Opal Oval Cabochon - Green Blue Fire
$11,850.00
Product Description
5.49 Carat Black Crystal Opal - Museum-Quality Brilliance
Experience the extraordinary beauty of this exceptional 5.49 carat Black Crystal Opal from Lightning Ridge, Australia. This premium gemstone showcases an exceptional brightness rating of 4-4.5 (Extra Fine to Fine), meaning the color literally jumps out of the stone at arm's length. This magnificent opal appears equally brilliant under low light, daylight, spotlight, or sunlight conditions.
Why This Black Crystal Opal Is Exceptional
- Museum-Quality Brightness: Rated 4-4.5 (Extra Fine) - color jumps out of the stone with crisp, sharp brilliance
- Rare Black Crystal Variety: The most prized type of opal from Lightning Ridge
- Vibrant Green-Blue Fire: Medium color bar with stunning green-blue play of color
- Lightning Ridge Origin: From Australia's legendary black opal mining region
- Substantial Size: 5.49 carats with impressive 14.52mm x 11.67mm dimensions
- Consistent Performance: Maintains brilliance under all lighting conditions
- Investment Grade: Certified value of CAD $11,850
Gemstone Specifications
| Reference | 2 1507443-88IMP |
| Gemstone Type | Natural Black Crystal Opal |
| Origin | Lightning Ridge, Australia |
| Carat Weight | 5.49 carats |
| Measurements | 14.52mm × 11.67mm × 5.97mm |
| Shape & Cut | Oval Cabochon |
| Base Color | N3 (Dark Grey) Opaque |
| Play of Color | Green-Blue Medium Color Bar |
| Brightness Level | 4.0-4.5 (Extra Fine to Fine) |
| Certified Value | CAD $11,850.00 |
Understanding This Exceptional Brightness Rating
With a brightness rating of 4-4.5, this Black Crystal Opal ranks in the top tier of opal quality. At this level, the opal displays crisp, sharp color that is immediately visible and striking at arm's length, maintaining its brilliance across all lighting conditions - a hallmark of truly exceptional opals.
| 3.5 | Quite Bright - Good quality |
| 4.0 | Very Bright - Crisp, sharp color at arm's length |
| 4.5 | Extremely Bright - This stone's exceptional rating |
| 5.0 | Brilliant - Museum-grade rarity |
What Makes Black Crystal Opal Special
Black Crystal Opal represents the pinnacle of opal quality. Unlike standard black opals, crystal opals have a degree of transparency that allows light to penetrate deeper into the stone, creating an internal glow that enhances the play of color. Combined with the dark N3 base color and exceptional brightness, this creates a truly mesmerizing visual effect.
About Your Purchase
This investment-grade Black Crystal Opal includes a professional gemologist certification documenting stone identification, variety, carat weight, measurements, origin, brightness rating, and appraised value of CAD $11,850.00.
Exclusively offered by TheNetJeweler.com from Importex Inc.
Note: This exceptional opal maintains its brilliant color display under all lighting conditions - from low light to bright sunlight. Professional photography captures the stone's natural play of color.