{"product_id":"jewelry-example-product-3","title":"Celestial Silence","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eNot all rare things announce themselves. Celestial Silence reveals its presence slowly. Blue and green tones drift like distant skies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOrigin: Lightning Ridge, NSW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eType: Natural Black Opal Type 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWeight: 36.38 carats = 7.28g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDimensions:  20.10 mm wide x 33.50 mm length x 8.50mm height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCut: Tear drop \/ semi-bar cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBody Tone: Black N4 (8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBrightness: Slightly Bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eColour: Green -Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePattern Type: Broad flash \/patch work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDistribution: Over 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDepth: Moderate to good depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMovement: Broad and directional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCelestial Silence\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to a rare class of large Lightning Ridge black opals where \u003cstrong\u003eblue‑dominant fire\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses itself with restraint rather than intensity. At \u003cstrong\u003e36.38 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh‑carat black opals with stable electric‑blue dominance maintain strong long‑term demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrightness offers a refined glow ideal for collectors who appreciate understated elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe semi‑bar structure provides excellent durability and long‑term stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue‑green stones with subtle aqua transitions appeal to collectors seeking atmospheric, meditative pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge-format black opals with controlled, drifting colour behaviour are increasingly scarce in modern production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an opal chosen for its \u003cstrong\u003equiet power\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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. \u003cem\u003eCelestial Silence\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9pt;\"\u003eA Certified Asset Valuer has independently assessed this Opal. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied with the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: black; margin-bottom: 9pt;\"\u003eFree shipping \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiant Australian Opals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46759485407407,"sku":null,"price":8450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3035\/2559\/files\/IMG_4100.png?v=1777779093","url":"https:\/\/radiantaustralianopals.com\/products\/jewelry-example-product-3","provider":"Radiant Australian Opals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}