Emerald Aurora

Emerald Auroa reveals itself as a living field of green fire shifting and breathing beneath the surface.

Key Specifications

• Origin: Lightning Ridge NSW
• Type: Natural Black Opal Type 1
• Weight: 3.36 ct = 0.67 g
• Dimensions: 14mm length x 11mm wide x 3.60mm height
• Cut: Freeform semi-triangular cabochon
• Body Tone: Dark N6 (12)
• Brightness: Brilliant

 Colour profile

• Colour: Orange -Green
• Pattern Type: Fine pin fire confetti
• Distribution: Over 80%
• Depth: Multi-layered colour sitting at slightly different depths. Floating effect within the stone.
• Movement: Sparkle with rapid flickering as the stone moves. Multiple points are activating simultaneously.

Collector’s Guide

Rarity : Emerald Aurora represents one of Lightning Ridge’s most coveted expressions: a vivid green‑dominant dark crystal opal with exceptionally high brightness (B4–B5). Fine pinfire confetti patterns of this intensity are increasingly rare, especially in stones that maintain balanced distribution without patchiness or dead zones. Its semi‑triangular freeform shape enhances the visual spread of colour, giving the stone a lively, modern presence.

Investment Notes

• Vivid electric green is one of the most sought‑after colours in Lightning Ridge material

• Brightness places this stone in the upper tier of visual performance

• Fine pinfire confetti patterns are prized for their sparkle and versatility in jewellery

• Multi‑layered colour depth indicates strong structural integrity and long‑term stability

• Stones under 4 carats with this level of saturation and movement are becoming increasingly scarce

Collector’s Insight : This is an opal chosen for its energy and precision. The fine pinfire pattern creates a rapid, shimmering effect — dozens of tiny points of colour activating at once, like sparks suspended in motion. The layered depth gives the impression of colour floating within the stone, creating a subtle 3D effect that shifts with every tilt. Emerald Aurora is a piece for collectors who appreciate opals that feel alive, vibrant, and constantly in motion.

A Certified Asset Valuer has independently assessed this Opal. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied with the purchase.

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