Australian opal has a reputation in Pakistan's gem markets, and buyers often ask for it by name. In the bazaar, an origin label is treated as a first filter, with the quality of the stone judged afterwards. This 2.5 carat piece carries that label, and it also has something less common: a per-carat rate that is the lowest among our 2-carat-plus Australian opals.

The price is Rs. 15,000, about Rs. 6,000 per carat. That does not make it a lesser stone; opal pricing depends on how bright, wide and varied the colour play is, and it is worth looking at before you decide. The reference is GS-000702.

The hard facts

It is a natural fire opal showing play-of-colour. Mohs hardness is 5.5 to 6.5, so protect it from scratches and heat. A pendant or a bezel-set ring for occasions is the sensible use.

Whole opal is mostly left natural, but darkened stones and layered doublets or triplets exist. We sell solid natural opal. If you want to know what we know about this exact stone, message us on WhatsApp, and ask about independent lab testing if you would like it. Browse the opal collection for other options.

Order with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan: open the parcel, check the stone, then pay. If it is not right for you, you have 7 days to return it. Before you choose, read our gemstone buying guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 2.5 Carat. Its price is Rs. 15,000 — roughly Rs. 6,000 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000702 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.