Celestial Silence

Not all rare things announce themselves. Celestial Silence reveals its presence slowly. Blue and green tones drift like distant skies.

Key Specifications

• Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
• Type: Natural Black Opal Type 1
• Weight: 36.38 carats = 7.28g
• Dimensions:  20.10 mm wide x 33.50 mm length x 8.50mm height
• Cut: Tear drop / semi-bar cabochon
• Body Tone: Black N4 (8)
• Brightness: Slightly Bright

Colour profile

• Colour: Green -Blue
• Pattern Type: Broad flash /patch work
• Distribution: Over 80%
• Depth: Moderate to good depth
• Movement: Broad and directional

Collector’s Guide

Rarity Celestial Silence belongs to a rare class of large Lightning Ridge black opals where blue‑dominant fire expresses itself with restraint rather than intensity. At 36.38 carats, this is an unusually substantial stone for its category — large black opals with calm, drifting colour behaviour are far less common than their high‑flash counterparts. Its teardrop / semi‑bar form enhances the sense of quiet movement, giving the stone a serene, sky‑like presence.

Investment Notes

• High‑carat black opals with stable electric‑blue dominance maintain strong long‑term demand
• Brightness offers a refined glow ideal for collectors who appreciate understated elegance
• The semi‑bar structure provides excellent durability and long‑term stability
• Blue‑green stones with subtle aqua transitions appeal to collectors seeking atmospheric, meditative pieces
• Large-format black opals with controlled, drifting colour behaviour are increasingly scarce in modern production

Collector’s Insight: This is an opal chosen for its quiet power. The colours don’t erupt — they drift like distant skies, revealing themselves slowly as the stone moves. The electric blue dominates the field, , while green and aqua transitions appear like soft echoes beneath the surface. Celestial Silence is a stone for collectors who value mood, subtlety, and emotional resonance — a piece that feels contemplative, expansive, and deeply alive without ever raising its voice.

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

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