Midnight Current

Not everything beneath the surface is meant to be seen, only felt. Midnight Current moves quietly with hints of ocean bioluminescence.

Key Specifications

•  Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
• Type: Natural Black Opal Type 1
• Weight: 12.30 ct = 2.46g
• Dimensions: 21.5mm length x 10.3mm wide x 10mm height
• Cut: Free-form elongated cabochon. High dome.
• Body Tone: Black N2 (3)
• Brightness: Bright

 Colour profile

• Colour: Blue
• Pattern Type: Rolling flash/ribbon pattern
• Distribution: 50%-59%
• Depth: Noticeable depth due to the crystal body, which suspends the colour
• Movement: Moderate to strong. Colour shifts along the long axis.

Collector’s Guide

Rarity: Midnight Current represents a rare class of Lightning Ridge nobbies defined by depth, mood, and quiet luminosity. Its electric‑blue fire suspended within a dark N4–N6 body tone evokes the glow of ocean bioluminescence — a visual effect highly prized among collectors who favour atmospheric stones. High‑dome nobbies with this level of internal depth and rolling ribbon patterning are increasingly scarce, making this piece a standout in its category.

Investment Notes

• Blue‑dominant nobbies with aqua/teal transitions maintain strong long‑term collector demand
• The high dome amplifies optical depth, increasing both rarity and visual value
• Brightness offers a refined, immersive glow rather than intense flash
• Rolling flash/ribbon patterns are sought after for their fluid, organic movement
• The 12.30 ct weight and elongated form make it suitable for both statement jewellery and collection‑grade display

Collector’s Insight: This opal rewards slow, intentional viewing. Its colour doesn’t erupt — it flows, drifting along the long axis in quiet pulses of blue and teal. The strongest fire sits in the central zone, creating a natural focal point, while the surrounding transitions evoke the feeling of light moving through deep water. Midnight Current is a stone chosen for its emotional resonance — a piece that feels alive beneath the surface.

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