Before deciding between a ring and a pendant for this stone, think about hardness. Opal sits at 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, well below sapphire and even below quartz. Ordinary dust is largely quartz, so an opal that is rubbed every day will slowly lose its polish.

That is why a pendant or earrings are the easy choice, and a ring suits occasional wear: a dinner, a wedding, a quiet day at the office. Take it off before washing dishes, swimming or exercising, because opal holds some water and dislikes heat and sudden swings in temperature.

The stone is a natural fire opal of 1.15 carats with visible play of colour. Among the small opals in this group, it sits towards the upper end on value, which reflects the colour we see in it.

Opal is a gem where treatment and doublets need honest answers, so here is ours. Whole opal is mostly left natural, though some stones are darkened with smoke or sugar. What we sell is solid natural opal. Quote AG-000590 on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this one.

Cleaning and storage

Wipe it with a soft damp cloth, dry it, and keep it in a pouch on its own. No ultrasonic cleaners and no chemical dips. More pieces are in the opal category, and the gemstone care guide covers general upkeep.

Open the parcel, check the opal, then pay the rider. Karachi typically takes 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns are open for 7 days.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural opal with a weight of 1.15 Carat. Its price is Rs. 4,130 — roughly Rs. 3,591 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000590 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.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale opal rates 5.5 to 6.5. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy 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 opal for those three points before it is listed, 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. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. 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.