Eternal Spectrum

Some opals hold colour... this one holds everything.

Key Specifications

•  Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
• Type: Natural Black Opal Type 1
• Weight: 4.70ct = 0.94 g
• Dimensions:  23.5mm length x 12.8mm wide x 3.0 mm height
• Cut: Free-form elongated cabochon
• Body Tone: Black N3 (5)
• Brightness: Bright

 Colour profile

• Colour: Red-Multi
• Pattern Type: Rolling flash / directional banding with subtle ribbon
• Distribution: Over 80%
• Depth: Multilayered colour bars visible beneath the surface
• Movement: Strong rolling fire

Collector’s Guide

Rarity : This opal represents a rare expression of Lightning Ridge material where electric blue and neon green fire combine with full‑spectrum flashes — including red — in a stone with a dark N3–N4 body tone. The elongated free‑form shape enhances the directional banding, giving the stone a sleek, modern silhouette. Opals that display multilayered colour bars with strong rolling fire at under 5 carats are increasingly scarce, making this piece especially desirable for collectors who value intensity in a refined size.

Investment Notes

• Full‑spectrum fire (red → green → blue) significantly elevates rarity and long‑term value
• Brightness ensures vivid performance in both natural and artificial light
• The elongated cabochon form offers excellent face‑up presence and strong jewellery versatility
• Multilayered colour bars indicate depth and structural stability — key traits for investment‑grade opals
• Rolling flash with directional banding is highly sought after for its dynamic, cinematic movement

Collector’s Insight : This is an opal chosen for its energy and motion. The colours don’t sit still — they sweep across the stone in rolling bands, igniting neon greens and electric blues with flashes of red that appear like sparks beneath the surface. The layered depth gives the impression of looking into stacked sheets of light, each activating as the stone tilts. It’s a piece for collectors who appreciate opals that feel alive, expressive, and constantly shifting.

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

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