Opal takes its name from the Latin opalus, which itself traces back to the Sanskrit upala, meaning a precious stone. In Pakistan there is no widely used Urdu trade name for it, and buyers simply ask for opal. In Vedic astrology it is linked with Venus, and it is the birthstone for October; both are traditions rather than promises.

The hard facts for this stone: a 2.05 carat solid natural opal from Australia, priced at Rs. 15,000, about Rs. 7,317 per carat. Reference GS-000573. Hardness is 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it needs more care than ruby or sapphire. A pendant or earrings serve it better than a daily ring.

On treatment, solid opal is often sold as mined, although smoking and sugar treatment do exist in the trade. We sell solid natural opal only. Ask on WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888 and we will share what we know about this exact stone.

Read more in our October birthstone guide, or browse the opal category.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 2.05 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,000 — roughly Rs. 7,317 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000573 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.

Between two and six carats is the range most people choose for a gents' ring or a noticeable pendant. Here colour drives the price more than size does, which is why two stones of near-identical weight can be priced very differently.

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.