An 11.3 carat opal gives you room to design with, and silver is the natural partner for the flashing colours of an Australian fire opal. A wide bezel pendant, a statement ring worn for occasions, or a pair of bold earrings are the kinds of ideas that suit this weight.

Opal is on the soft side, at 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so a pendant is the safest choice and a ring is best with a rim that stands above the stone. If you want a custom silver ring setting, we can talk it through on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888.

About this stone

It weighs 11.3 carats, comes from Australia and costs Rs. 29,630, about Rs. 2,622 per carat. That rate is lower than on our smaller opals; bigger stones tend to cost less per carat, and what matters is how bright and widely spread the colour flashes are. Look at the photographs rather than trusting any single number.

Opal is not commonly enhanced, though you should still ask; quote GS-0009 and we will tell you what we know. Some traditions treat opal as a stone of creativity, which we give as belief only. More are in the opal section.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our gemstone buying guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 11.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 29,630 — roughly Rs. 2,622 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-0009 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

From six carats up a stone becomes the centre of attention. It wants a broader shank or a secure claw setting and suits an occasion ring, a signet or a centre pendant. Clean natural material of this size turns up far less often, and the per-carat rate reflects that.

Whoever you buy australian opal from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every australian opal for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Solid opal is usually untreated; some opal is smoke- or sugar-treated, and doublets/triplets exist — we sell solid natural opal. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.