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Radiant Australian Opals

Sovereign Flame

Sovereign Flame

$19,500.00 AUD
$19,500.00 AUD
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Some opals catch the light...this one creates it. Sovereign Flame is a living field of crimson fire.

Key Specifications

  • Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
  • Type: Natural Dark Opal Type 1
  • Weight: 6.25 carats = 1.25g
  • Dimensions: 12.80 mm diameter x 6 mm height
  • Cut: High dome oval cabochon
  • Body Tone: Dark N5 (9)
  • Brightness: Vivid

Colour profile

  • Colour: Red-Multi
  • Pattern Type: Full spectrum colour. Confetti/mosaic with floral pattern.
  • Distribution: Over 80%
  • Depth: Dense, tightly packed colour cells.
  • Movement: Rolling flash edges.

Collector’s Guide

Rarity Sovereign Flame sits within the rarest tier of Lightning Ridge dark‑crystal nobbies — stones that display full‑spectrum colour with a dominant crimson floral fire. True red is already scarce in opal; red that blooms in floral, mosaic‑like clusters is exceptionally uncommon. The high dome intensifies the density of the colour cells, creating a glowing ember‑like effect that collectors immediately recognise as premium material.

Investment Notes

  • Red‑dominant opals from Lightning Ridge consistently command top‑tier value
  • Brightness ensures strong performance in both natural and artificial light
  • Dense, tightly packed colour cells indicate structural stability and long‑term visual integrity
  • The high‑dome oval cabochon maximises face‑up fire and enhances the “living flame” effect
  • Full‑spectrum stones with floral/mosaic patterns are increasingly rare in modern production, adding to long‑term collectability
Collector’s Insight This is an opal that doesn’t merely catch light — it creates its own presence. The floral patterning gives the impression of petals of fire opening across the surface, while the confetti‑mosaic structure keeps the stone lively and ever‑changing. Sovereign Flame is a piece for collectors who seek intensity, emotion, and a sense of something alive beneath the surface. It feels regal, powerful, and unmistakably rare.


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

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