Stardust of Centauri

Some things are formed here...others arrive from far beyond it. Shifting colours scattered through the opal, like particles suspended in space.

Key Specifications

•  Origin: Lightning Ridge, NSW
• Type: Crystal Opal
• Weight: 5.69ct
• Dimensions:  14.5mm length x 10mm wide x 6.85mm height
• Cut: Freeform cabochon broad trapezoid
• Body Tone: N7-N8
• Brightness: B3-B4

 Colour profile

• Dominant Colour: Vivid green, strong orange and red flashes with yellow and blue undertones
• Pattern Type: Broad rolling flash with patchwork and flagstone elements
• Distribution: Good face coverage, 65 -75%. Strongest colour concentrated through the centre of the lower band
• Depth: Colour sits slightly below the surface, giving a strong glow
• Movement: Directional colour shift which lights up in bands

Collector’s Guide

Rarity : This opal is distinguished by its broad rolling flash combined with patchwork and flagstone elements — a pattern blend that is increasingly scarce in Lightning Ridge crystal opals. The vivid green, strong orange, and red flashes, supported by yellow and blue undertones, create a cosmic, particle‑like effect that aligns beautifully with the stone’s narrative of “arriving from far beyond.”

Investment Notes

• Red and orange fire significantly elevate rarity and long‑term collector value
• B3–B4 brightness ensures strong performance under both natural and artificial light
• The broad trapezoid freeform cut offers excellent face‑up presence and modern design versatility
• Stones with directional band‑lighting and multi‑layered colour behaviour maintain strong demand among serious collectors

Collector’s Insight : This opal is chosen for its celestial movement — colours that shift in illuminated bands, as though suspended in space. The glow sits just beneath the surface, giving the stone a luminous, almost internal radiance. Collectors who appreciate opals with a sense of depth, mystery, and cosmic narrative will find this piece especially compelling.

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