Think about where you will wear this 1.95 carat Australian opal before you think about anything else. On a ring hand it will meet door handles, steering wheels and kitchen counters, and at 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it will dull and scratch. In a pendant, earrings or a brooch it will look sharp for years.

Moisture is the second thing to understand. Opal carries water inside its structure, so heat, hot water and ultrasonic cleaners put it under strain. Clean it with a soft cloth that is barely damp and let it dry away from the sun. Keep perfume, bleach and household sprays well away.

The stone is solid natural opal. Its per-carat rate is on the high side for a stone under two carats, which reflects what we see in its play of colour. Do not take our word for it: message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000570 and ask for a video. Smoke and sugar treatments are known in opal, so ask about that too and we will tell you what we know.

Store it in a soft pouch, apart from harder gems. Our gemstone care guide goes into more detail, and the opal section has other sizes.

Order on Cash on Delivery, check it at the door, then pay. Karachi deliveries normally take 1–2 working days, the rest of Pakistan 2–4, with 7 days to return.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural australian opal with a weight of 1.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 18,750 — roughly Rs. 9,615 for each carat. Origin: Australia. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000570 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.

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, 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.