Few gems carry water inside them, but opal does, which is why it can crack if it is heated or dried out too quickly. This 2.9 carat Australian opal is a solid natural stone, and it deserves the kind of gentle handling that fact implies.

It is listed at Rs. 9,000, about Rs. 3,103 per carat, under reference GS-000568. That is a lower rate than most of the Australian opals around it, so it is sensible to ask for photos or a short video on WhatsApp and judge the colour for yourself.

On the Mohs scale it reads 5.5 to 6.5, softer than quartz, so it will pick up scratches from dust if worn loose against hard surfaces. Opal is sometimes smoke- or sugar-treated, and doublets and triplets exist, but we only sell solid natural stones. Message +92 308 887 3888 and we will tell you what we know about the treatment of this one.

Opal is the October birthstone, and in Vedic astrology it is linked with Venus; read that as tradition. The opal category has more to compare, and the October birthstone article adds background.

Pay Cash on Delivery once you have opened the parcel and seen the stone yourself, anywhere in Pakistan, with 7 days to return it if you change your mind.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 2.9 Carat. Its price is Rs. 9,000 — roughly Rs. 3,103 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000568 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.