Natural Australian Black Opal Set - Lightning Ridge Origin, 13.21 Carats Total

Overview
An Exceptional Collection Of Five Natural Black Opals Sourced From The Renowned Lightning Ridge Opal Fields. This Set Comprises One Substantial Cabochon-Cut Specimen And Four Calibrated Opal Stones Displaying The Characteristic Deep Body Tone And Vibrant Play-Of-Colour Synonymous With Premium Lightning Ridge Material. The Dominant Harlequin And Broad Flash Patterns Showcase Vivid Red, Orange, And Green Spectral Colours Against Jet-Black Potch, Presenting Outstanding Optical Properties And Collector Appeal.

Opal Specification
Type: Solid Natural Black Opal
Origin: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Body Tone: N1 (Pure Black, Estimated)
Brightness: 2 (Vivid Colour Play, Estimated)
Pattern: Broad Flash With Harlequin Elements
Dominant Play-Of-Colour: Red, Orange, Green, Blue
Total Weight: 13.21 Carats

Individual Stone Details
Stone 1 (Largest): 13.21 Carats, Cabochon Cut, Broad Flash Pattern
Stone 2: 1.4 Carats, Black Opal From Lightning Ridge
Stone 3: 1.54 Carats, Black Opal
Stone 4: 2.0 Carats, Black Opal

Condition
All Stones Display Excellent Surface Condition With No Visible Crazing, Chips, Or Fractures. The Cabochon Polish Is Uniform And Reflective. Each Opal Exhibits The Characteristic Translucency And Depth Of Premium Lightning Ridge Material. Stones Are Unmounted And Ready For Setting Or Collection As Loose Specimens.

Market Context
Lightning Ridge Black Opals Represent The Apex Of Australian Opal Production. Stones Of This Calibre And Body Tone Command Strong International Demand, Particularly From Japanese And American Collectors. The Combination Of Size, Colour Saturation, And Pattern Diversity Makes This Set Suitable For High-End Jewellery Manufacture Or Serious Opal Collectors.

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