Close to two carats of opal at this price makes people stop and look again, and so it should. The rate per carat on this 1.85 carat solid natural opal is gentle, which in opal usually tells you something about the colour display. That is why we suggest seeing photos or a video before you decide.

Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000578 and we will send what we have, along with what we know about any treatment. Smoking and sugar-staining are practised on some opal, and thin glued doublets exist in the wider market, though we only ever list solid stones.

Now the practical side. Opal sits at 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it prefers a pendant or earrings to a daily ring. It also dislikes heat, very dry air and ultrasonic cleaners. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and leave it at that.

Opal is the October birthstone, and Vedic astrology ties it to Venus; we pass those on as tradition only. You can browse other sizes in the opal range, and our opal guide explains more about the stone.

When the rider arrives, open the parcel, look at the opal, and pay only if you are happy. Karachi deliveries usually take 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 1.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,750 — roughly Rs. 2,027 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000578 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.